# Apache HTTP Server vs Winter CMS

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

| | Apache HTTP Server | Winter CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #16 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | — | 1 522 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.14 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | — | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 62/100 for Winter CMS, so it is the safer default.

Winter CMS ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.

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

Winter CMS is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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