Skip to content

Lighttpd vs thttpd

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

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.

web-serverlightweightopen-sourcehigh-performancereverse-proxy
thttpd

thttpd

Network & Admin

thttpd is a small, portable, fast, and secure HTTP server. It is designed for building simple web applications and serving static content. thttpd has a small footprint and is focused on high performance.

httpserverweb

Related Comparisons

Microsoft IIS
Abyss Webserver
Baby Web Server
TrustLeap G-WAN Web Server