Simple Web Server Alternatives

Simple Web Server is described as 'Create a local web server in just a few clicks with an easy to use interface. Built with Electron' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are seven alternatives to Simple Web Server for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Visual Studio Code and FreeBSD apps. The best Simple Web Server alternative is ngrok, which is free. Other great apps like Simple Web Server are LocaltoNet.com, Live Preview, LocalCan and Five Server.

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Create a local web server in just a few clicks with an easy to use interface. Built with Electron.

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Simple Web Server alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2025
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  1. ngrok icon

    ngrok

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    ngrok exposes local servers behind NATs and firewalls to the public internet over secure tunnels.

    60 ngrok alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    ngrok screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Localhost
    2.  ingress-as-a-service

    ngrok VS Simple Web Server

     

    • ngrok is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Simple Web Server.

    • ngrok is the most popular free alternative to Simple Web Server.

    • ngrok is Freemium and ProprietarySimple Web Server is Free and Open Source
    • ngrok is LightweightSimple Web Server is not according to our users
  2. LocaltoNet.com icon

    LocaltoNet.com

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    You can create localhost server to publish everyone.

    Your local webserver or game server or you can connect Raspberry pi

    https://localtonet.com/ you can use this website. Its supports HTTP,TCP and UDP

    And its free. Without time limits.

    40 LocaltoNet.com alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    LocaltoNet.com screenshot 1

    LocaltoNet.com VS Simple Web Server

     

    • LocaltoNet.com is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Simple Web Server.

    • LocaltoNet.com is Free Personal and ProprietarySimple Web Server is Free and Open Source
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    Live Preview

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    Hosts a local server in your workspace for you to preview your webpages.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    Live Preview screenshot 1

    Live Preview Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  VSCode
    6.  Visual Editing

    Live Preview VS Simple Web Server

     

    • Live Preview is the most popular Open Source alternative to Simple Web Server.

    • Live Preview is Free and Open SourceSimple Web Server is also Free and Open Source
  5. LocalCan icon

    LocalCan

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    LocalCan™ is an alternative to Ngrok, designed for developers. It allows creating Public URLs with the option for custom domains, making it easier to share projects with clients or stakeholders, test webhooks, and integrate OAuth. LocalCan™ also supports the publication of .

    11 LocalCan alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LocalCan screenshot 1

    LocalCan VS Simple Web Server

     

    • LocalCan is the most popular commercial alternative to Simple Web Server.

    • LocalCan is Paid and ProprietarySimple Web Server is Free and Open Source
  6. Five Server icon

    Five Server

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    A better Live Server with instant updates, highlights and some PHP support.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Visual Studio Code
    Five Server screenshot 1

    Five Server Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Local server
    6.  HTTPS Support
    7.  Server-side rendering
    8.  VSCode

    Five Server VS Simple Web Server

     
  7. Live Server icon

    Live Server

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    Launch a local development server with live reload feature for static & dynamic pages.

    6 Live Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Live Server screenshot 1

    Live Server Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  VSCode
    6.  Local server
    7.  HTTPS Support

    Live Server VS Simple Web Server

     
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    Web Server for Chrome

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    A Web Server for Chrome, serves web pages from a local folder over the network, using HTTP. Runs offline.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Chromium
    Web Server for Chrome screenshot 1

    Web Server for Chrome Features

    1.  File Hosting

    Web Server for Chrome VS Simple Web Server

     
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