Apache HTTP ServervsPanWatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | PanWatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | — | 2 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +118 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| 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 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.
PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, PanWatch is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
PanWatch is growing faster right now (+118 stars in 30 days).
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