# Apache HTTP Server vs ryot

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache HTTP Server | ryot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | — | 3 648 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 63/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.

ryot ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.

If you want the quickest setup, ryot is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.

ryot is growing faster right now (+42 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache HTTP Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-http-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-http-server.md)
- [ryot](https://selfhost.directory/project/ryot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ryot.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-http-server-vs-ryot