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, Live Preview, LocalCan and Five Server.

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  1. ngrok icon

    ngrok

     41 likes

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

    91 ngrok alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. LocaltoNet icon

    LocaltoNet

     8 likes

    LocaltoNet creates an outbound, encrypted Tunnel from your device to the LocaltoNet Servers. We give you a secure public URL that forwards traffic back down that tunnel to your local service.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Docker
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  4. Live Preview icon

    Live Preview

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • US flagUnited States
    Live Preview screenshot 1
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  5. LocalCan icon

    LocalCan

     1 like

    Public URLs (tunnels), .local domains with HTTPS, traffic inspection, and an MCP server for AI agents. Mac and Windows app, Linux CLI.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LocalCan screenshot 1
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  6. Five Server icon

    Five Server

     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Visual Studio Code
    Five Server screenshot 1
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  8. Live Server icon

    Live Server

     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • IN flagIndia
    Live Server screenshot 1
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  9. Web Server for Chrome icon

    Web Server for Chrome

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Chromium
    • US flagUnited States
    Web Server for Chrome screenshot 1
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