Apache HTTP Servervsties
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | ties | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #35 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | — | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v0.3.0 · 24 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Main language | — | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 43/100 for ties, so it is the safer default.
ties ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, ties is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
Apache HTTP Server details →ties details →