# Apache HTTP Server vs SwizGuard

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

| | Apache HTTP Server | SwizGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #46 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | — | 232 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | — | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 42/100 for SwizGuard, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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