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Cherokee vs Lighttpd

A side-by-side look at Cherokee and Lighttpd. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cherokee

Cherokee

Network & Admin

Cherokee is an open source, very fast, flexible and easy to configure web server. It supports the widespread technologies and protocols used nowadays: FastCGI, SCGI, PHP, HTTP/1.1, SSL/TLS, AJP13, WebSocket, IPv6, and others. It also features high availability, load balancing, powerful configuration system, and simple administration tools.

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Lighttpd

Lighttpd

Network & Admin

Lighttpd, often referred to as Lighty, is an open-source and lightweight web server known for its speed, efficiency, and low resource consumption. Designed with a focus on performance and flexibility, lighttpd is suitable for serving static and dynamic content, acting as a reverse proxy, and handling high-traffic websites.

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