2 self-hosted Apache alternatives

Apache is a popular proprietary tool in the reverse proxy & gateways space. These open-source apps let you replace Apache with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Apache alternatives

Caddy

Reverse Proxy & Gateways

Fast, multi-platform web server with automatic HTTPS

Replaces Nginx, Apache

★ 74.7k Easy setup Apache-2.0

Nginx

Reverse Proxy & Gateways

High-performance web server and reverse proxy

Replaces Apache, IIS

★ 31.4k Medium setup BSD-2-Clause

Compare Apache alternatives

Caddy vs Nginx

Switching from Apache

Moving off Apache means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.