Microsoft IIS vs SimpleServer:WWW

Struggling to choose between Microsoft IIS and SimpleServer:WWW? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Microsoft IIS is a Network & Admin solution with tags like web-server, hosting, windows.

It boasts features such as Web server, Reverse proxy, Load balancing, HTTP compression, URL rewrite, HTTP caching, WebDAV, FTP, SSL/TLS, IPsec, WebSocket, ASP.NET, PHP, Node.js and pros including Integrated with Windows Server, Scalable and reliable, Extensive security features, Easy administration, Supports latest web technologies and frameworks.

On the other hand, SimpleServer:WWW is a Web Browsers product tagged with web-server, local-server, testing, windows.

Its standout features include Lightweight and easy to use, Supports HTTP and HTTPS, Built-in PHP support, Virtual hosts support, HTTP authentication, URL rewriting, CGI support, Custom error pages, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Simple installation, Good for testing websites locally, Portable - can run from USB drive, Low resource usage.

Feature	Microsoft IIS	SimpleServer:WWW
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Web Browsers

Product Overview

Microsoft IIS

Description: Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) is a flexible, secure and manageable web server for hosting websites, applications and services. It runs on Windows servers.

SimpleServer:WWW

Description: SimpleServer:WWW is a free, open source web server software for Windows. It allows users to set up a basic local web server to test websites and web apps, without needing to install a full-featured web server.

Key Features Comparison

Microsoft IIS Features

• Web server
• Reverse proxy
• Load balancing
• HTTP compression
• URL rewrite
• HTTP caching
• WebDAV
• FTP
• SSL/TLS
• IPsec
• WebSocket
• ASP.NET
• PHP
• Node.js

SimpleServer:WWW Features

• Lightweight and easy to use
• Supports HTTP and HTTPS
• Built-in PHP support
• Virtual hosts support
• HTTP authentication
• URL rewriting
• CGI support
• Custom error pages

Pros & Cons Analysis

Microsoft IIS

Pros

• Integrated with Windows Server
• Scalable and reliable
• Extensive security features
• Easy administration
• Supports latest web technologies and frameworks

Cons

• Only runs on Windows Server
• Can be complex to configure fully
• Not as fast as some other web servers
• Requires licensing beyond basic usage

SimpleServer:WWW

Pros

• Free and open source
• Simple installation
• Good for testing websites locally
• Portable - can run from USB drive
• Low resource usage

Cons

• Limited features compared to full web servers
• Windows only
• Not suitable for production use
• Lacks detailed configuration options

Pricing Comparison

Microsoft IIS

• Free
• Subscription-Based

SimpleServer:WWW

• Free
• Open Source