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Simple HTTP Server vs SocketCluster

A side-by-side look at Simple HTTP Server and SocketCluster. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Simple HTTP Server

Simple HTTP Server

Development

Simple HTTP Server is a free, open source web server that can be used to serve web pages, files, and applications locally for testing purposes. It is lightweight, easy to use, and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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SocketCluster

SocketCluster

Development

SocketCluster is an open source realtime framework for Node.js that allows for fast and scalable realtime communication between servers and clients. It provides a distributed architecture out of the box to build chat, IoT and other realtime applications.

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