17.7
Oracle WebCenter Content is an enterprise document management and imaging platform for organizations handling documents in transactional business processes.
AndroidiOSWeb
Best Web Server Software in 2026
Web server software hosts and serves web content. This chart lets you compare HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support, WebSocket support, platform coverage, and pricing. Check the supported-platform details before installing on a phone or tablet.
26.9
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
36.8
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
- 4
Abyss Web Server
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.7$59.95 one-time - 5
Caddy
Caddy is a free, extensible server platform commonly used as a web server or proxy.
AndroidWebAPILinux6.7From $25 a month - 6
CivetWeb
Free planAndroidiOSAPILinux6.7Free plan - 7
Static Web Server
Free planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS6.7Free plan - 8
Monkey HTTP Server
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 9
NaviServer
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 10
Racket Web Server
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.3Free plan - 11
Tornado
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.3Free plan - 12
XAMPP
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 13
NGINX
NGINX is software for serving HTTP traffic and routing requests as a reverse proxy, content cache, load balancer, TCP/UDP proxy, or mail proxy.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.2Free plan - 14
Tengine
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.2Free plan - 15
Apache HTTP Server
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.1Free plan - 16
Gunicorn
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 17
Hiawatha
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.1Free plan - 18
OpenResty
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.0Free plan - 19
Puma
Free planLinuxWindows6.0Free plan - 20
SecureWAMP
Free planWindows6.0Free plan - 21
EasyPHP
Free planSelf-hostedWindows5.9Free plan - 22
OpenLiteSpeed
Free planLinuxSelf-hosted5.8Free plan - 23
RoadRunner
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted5.8 - 24
The Uniform Server
Free planSelf-hostedWindows5.8Free plan - 25
USBWebserver
Free planSelf-hostedWindows5.8Free plan
Choosing well
Match the platform
Start with where you plan to run the server: Linux, Windows, macOS, a self-hosted setup, web access or an API. Check Windows support separately when that is part of your setup.
Check protocol support
Compare HTTP/2, HTTP/3 and WebSocket support in the chart. Select the protocol features that fit the sites or services you plan to run.
Review extensions
A plugin or module system can affect how you add capabilities or connect the server to other software. Check the extension details before committing to a setup.
Compare cost and support
Use the Free plan and Paid from fields to compare the starting cost. A free plan or free trial may be available, while paid options can have different entry prices.
Commercial support is a separate comparison point. Check it when you need help beyond the software itself.
Questions people ask
Which protocols should I compare?
Compare HTTP/2, HTTP/3 and WebSocket support, then match those capabilities to the sites or services you plan to host.
Do web servers offer free plans?
Free plans are available from items in this category. Check the Free plan and Paid from fields for the software you are considering.
Can I use a plugin or module system?
The chart compares whether software has a plugin or module system. Review that field when extensions or integrations matter to your setup.
Is Windows supported?
Windows support is a separate comparison field. Check it alongside the broader supported-platform details before choosing software.