Apache HTTP ServervsCert Warden
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | Cert Warden | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #7 of 8 in Certificate Management |
| GitHub stars | — | 627 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | v0.30.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | — | Dockerfile |
Which one should you pick?
Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 47/100 for Cert Warden, so it is the safer default.
Cert Warden ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Cert Warden is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
Cert Warden is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).
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