Apache HTTP Servervssocks5-proxy-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | socks5-proxy-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #5 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | — | 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.20.0 · 29 Nov 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | — | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 43/100 for socks5-proxy-server, so it is the safer default.
socks5-proxy-server ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, socks5-proxy-server is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
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