Apache HTTP ServervsOpenPLC Runtime v4
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #6 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | — | 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | — | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
OpenPLC Runtime v4 ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenPLC Runtime v4 is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
OpenPLC Runtime v4 is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).
Apache HTTP Server details →OpenPLC Runtime v4 details →