Apache HTTP ServervsRabbitMQ
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | RabbitMQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #3 of 12 in Message Broker |
| GitHub stars | — | 13 950 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 14 |
| Latest release | — | v4.3.7 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | — | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
RabbitMQ scores 77/100 against 74/100 for Apache HTTP Server, so it is the safer default.
RabbitMQ ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, RabbitMQ is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
RabbitMQ is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).
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