The Apache HTTP Server Project was founded in 1995 by a group of webmasters, known as The Apache Group, with the aim of developing robust, richly-featured, freely-available and commercial-standard Web (HTTP) server source code. The result was Apache Web Server or Apache HTTP Server, which is an open-source public-domain web server.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Apache Web Server | 11.3% |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server | 11.2% |
| IIS | 11.1% |
| Other | 66.4% |
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| Category | Application Infrastructure | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
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| Comparison | Apache Web Server vs IIS | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
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| Comparison | Apache Web Server vs IBM WebSphere Application Server | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM BPM | 3.9 | 3.4% | 90% | 112 interviewsAdd to research |
| IBM DataPower Gateway | 4.2 | 4.6% | 96% | 29 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 7 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 9 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 42 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 43 |
| Large Enterprise | 76 |
This collaborative project has been enhanced ever since with contributions from the core development team and other volunteers situated all over the globe. Also, hundreds of users of this open-source web server have contributed code, ideas, and documentation. The project falls under The Apache Software Foundation, which manages many open-source projects.
Apache Web Server was previously known as Apache HTTP Server.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager at Capgemini | 4.5 | No summary available |
| Technology Lead at Infosys | 4.0 | I administered the Apache Web Server, valuing its performance and security during peak usage. I focused on optimizing resource usage. However, enhanced security features and improved server optimization would be beneficial in future releases. Apache remains my sole web server choice. |
| Senior security architecture at National Payment Corporation Of India | 4.0 | I use Apache Web Server as a base server for hosting applications and value its installation and configuration features. Improvements are needed for WAF support and a GUI management suite, which are benefits NGINX offers. |
| Network Administrator at Letshego | 4.0 | I primarily use Apache Web Server for website development due to its user-friendly and easy-to-navigate control panel. However, port management is complicated for beginners. Despite this, the solution provides a good return on investment being open-source and lightweight. |
| Security engineer at ARCEP Togo | 4.5 | We use Apache Web Server to deploy our web applications due to its security, scalability, and stability. It's free, open-source, and easy to set up, with extensive online documentation. We've also considered NGINX and use Windows and Linux servers. |
| DevOps Engineer at ESSPL | 5.0 | I use Apache Web Server for hosting applications. Its open-source nature is a significant advantage as the community-driven development quickly addresses challenges with readily available solutions. However, the interface could be improved. I haven't considered other solutions or cloud providers. |
| Consulting & Solutions, BA/BD in Enterprise IT on Open Source, Red Hat & EDB at KEEN AND ABLE COMPUTERS PVT LTD | 4.5 | I've found Apache Web Server versatile for hosting applications on both Linux and Windows, offering a complete suite of features for building websites and proxy servers. However, the lack of dedicated customer support is a notable drawback. |
| Operations Team Director at BINGGRAE CO LTD | 5.0 | I use Apache Web Server for our human resource solution, appreciating its affordability and stability. However, I desire a more user-friendly interface. No other solutions were considered, and no specific deployment or cloud provider was mentioned. |
