Windows Webserver AlternativesWeb Servers and other similar apps like Windows Webserver

Windows Webserver is described as 'For PHP and CGI Scripts. Buildin PHP 8.0.8 with all extensions, mod_rewrite and internal FTPS/WebDAV-Server and DNS-Server' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Windows Webserver for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best Windows Webserver alternative is XAMPP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Webserver are nginx, Apache HTTP Server, Caddy and WampServer.

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Windows Webserver for PHP and CGI Scripts. Buildin PHP 8.0.8 with all extensions, mod_rewrite and internal FTPS/WebDAV-Server and DNS-Server.

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Windows Webserver alternatives page was last updated Apr 20, 2022
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  1. XAMPP icon
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    XAMPP

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    XAMPP is a completely free, easy to install Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl.

    55 XAMPP alternatives
    XAMPP screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Xampp interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Node Based
    5.  Support for MariaDB
    6.  Support for Node.js
    7.  Nginx
    8.  Import from MySql
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    • XAMPP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Windows Webserver.

    • XAMPP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Webserver.

    • XAMPP is Free and Open SourceWindows Webserver is Free and Proprietary
    • XAMPP is LightweightWindows Webserver is not according to our users
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    nginx

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    nginx [engine x] is a HTTP and reverse proxy server, as well as a mail proxy server written by Igor Sysoev. It has been running for more than five years on many heavily loaded Russian sites including Rambler (RamblerMedia.com).

    55 nginx alternatives
    Manual page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    nginx screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reverse Proxy
    2.  Low memory usage
    3.  Load balancing
    4.  HTTPS Support
    5.  HTTP server
    6.  Modular System
    7.  Portable
    8.  Modules
    9.  Multicast RTP streaming
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  4. Apache HTTP Server icon
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    Apache HTTP Server

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    Apache, is a web server notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web and in 2009 became the first web server to surpass the 100 million web site milestone. Apache was the first viable alternative to the Netscape Communications Corporation web...

    51 Apache HTTP Server alternatives
    Configuration

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  Modules
    Test page
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  5. Caddy icon
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    Caddy

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    Caddy is a web server like Apache, nginx, or lighttpd, but with different goals, features, and advantages.

    20 Caddy alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Caddy screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Simple installation
    2.  HTTPS Support
    3.  Support for Let's Encrypt
    4.  HTTP Proxy
    5.  Portable
    6.  Modular System
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  HTTP server
    9.  Content Management
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  6. WampServer icon
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    WampServer

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    WampServer is a Windows web development environment. It allows you to create web applications with Apache2, PHP and a MySQL database. Alongside, PhpMyAdmin allows you to manage easily your databases.

    46 WampServer alternatives
    Menu
    Homepage

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Google Drive integration
    2.  Database Publishing
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  7. lighttpd icon
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    lighttpd

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    lighttpd (pronounced "lighty") is a web server designed to be secure, fast, standards-compliant, and flexible while being optimized for speed-critical environments.

    39 lighttpd alternatives
    lighttpd screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    lighttpd Features

    1.  HTTP server
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  9. Serva 32/64 icon
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    Serva 32/64

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    Serva is an Automated PXE Server Solution Accelerator based on an all-in-one portable multi-server engine including BINL(RIS/WDS), HTTP, FTP, TFTP, DHCP, proxyDHCP, DNS, SNTP and SYSLOG protocols.

    24 Serva 32/64 alternatives
    Serva 32/64 screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Serva 32/64 Features

    1.  PXE
    2.  PXE boot
    3.  DHCP Server
    4.  TFTP
    5.  HTTP server
    6.  Support for FTP
    7.  DNS Server
    Discontinued

    The latest version (v4.6.0) is from December 2021.

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  10. Microsoft IIS icon
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    Microsoft IIS

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    Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows® Server is a flexible, secure and easy-to-manage Web server for hosting anything on the Web. From media streaming to web application hosting, IIS’s scalable and open architecture is ready to handle the most demanding tasks.

    36 Microsoft IIS alternatives
    Microsoft IIS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft IIS Features

    1.  PowerShell Scripting
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    • Microsoft IIS is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Webserver.

    • Microsoft IIS is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Webserver is Free and Proprietary
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    Abyss Webserver

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    Abyss Web Server is a compact web server available for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems.

    43 Abyss Webserver alternatives
    Abyss Webserver screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Abyss Webserver Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  SSL
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  12. Fenix Web Server icon
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    Fenix Web Server

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    Fenix is a desktop web server for developers. A simple and visual static web server with collaboration features.

    49 Fenix Web Server alternatives
    Fenix Web Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Fenix Web Server Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
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  13. Cherokee icon
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    Cherokee

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    Cherokee is a flexible, very fast, lightweight Web server. It is implemented entirely in C, and has no dependencies beyond a standard C library. It is embeddable and extensible with plug-ins. It supports on-the-fly configuration by reading files or strings, TLS/SSL (via GNUTLS...

    43 Cherokee alternatives
    version 1.0.8, control panel.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Cherokee Features

    1.  HTTP server
    version 1.0.8 , default directory index & theme
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  14. TinyWeb icon
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    TinyWeb

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    TinyWeb is an extremely small (< 100K), simple (no configuration other than through the command line) and lightweight (consumes a minimum of system resources) Web server for Windows. It supports CGI.

    41 TinyWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TinyWeb Features

    1.  HTTP server
    TinyWeb iconWindows Webserver Icon

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