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Simple HTTP Server vs sshuttle

A side-by-side look at Simple HTTP Server and sshuttle. 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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sshuttle

sshuttle

Network & Admin

sshuttle is an open source VPN solution that creates an encrypted SSH tunnel between your client machine and a remote server, then routes a subnet of your network traffic through the tunnel. It doesn't require admin access to set up and works across platforms.

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