Apache HTTP Server

Open source

A widely deployed open-source HTTP server with a modular architecture.

by Apache Software FoundationOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): web server, HTTP, TLS, reverse proxy, modulesVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/apache/httpdVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Flexible configuration: .htaccess per-directory config, virtual hosts, dynamic module loading, Security: TLS/SSL, authentication modules, fine-grained access control, Performance: multi-processing (MPMs), HTTP/2, content caching, reverse proxy, Extensibility: 100+ modules for rewriting, proxying, load balancing, scripting, Portability: runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and most Unix-like systemsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Serving sites from personal to mission-critical infrastructure with portable, modular web toolingVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): web serving from personal sites to mission-critical production infrastructure, reverse proxying, load balancingVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2.4.69Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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