mini_httpd Alternatives

mini_httpd is described as 'A small HTTP server with SSL, directory listings, virtual hosting and CGI. It is available in Debian's and Ubuntu's repositories as package "mini-httpd" and on Alpine Linux as package "mini_httpd"' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to mini_httpd for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best mini_httpd alternative is nginx, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like mini_httpd are Apache HTTP Server, Caddy, Ferron and copyparty.

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    mongrel

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    A small fast HTTP library and server that runs Rails, Camping, Nitro and Iowa apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    weborf

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    Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    webfs

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    webfs is a simple HTTP server for mostly static content. You can use it to serve the content of a FTP server via HTTP for example. It is also nice to export some files the quick way by starting a HTTP server in a few seconds, without editing some config file first.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Angie

     1 like

    Angie is an efficient, powerful and scalable web server, that was forked from nginx by some of its former core devs, with intention to extend functionality far beyond original version.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    WEBrick

     4 likes

    WEBrick is a Ruby library providing simple HTTP web server services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Easy File Sharing Web Server

     2 likes

    Easy File Sharing Web Server is a file sharing software that allows visitors to upload/download files easily through a Web Browser (IE, Mozilla, Netscape etc.). It can help you share files with your users, customers and partners.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    PHFS ~ Python HTTP File Server

     1 like

    As it's father HFS, this is a software for easy file-sharing & customizable webpage (template), but also aims at cross-platform and stability.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    SimpleServer:WWW

     1 like

    Ever wanted to set up a webserver so that you could have your friends check out a new page you're working on? Or maybe you'd just like to play around with HTML, and need to have a local webserver to get a good feel...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    Yup, that's all you need.
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    Tntnet

     1 like

    Fast web server for high performance C++ web applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Good alternative?
     
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    VBServer

     6 likes

    Create a personal web server with simplicity, reliability, and ease using VBServer. Features include PHP, HTTP, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Global
    VBServer screenshot 1
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    Simple HTTP Server

     2 likes

    Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Simple HTTP Server screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
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