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Lighttpd
Lighttpd is a secure, fast, and memory-efficient web server designed for high-performance environments with a small footprint.
About Lighttpd
Lighttpd (pronounced 'lighty') is an open-source web server that prioritizes speed and low resource usage. It was built from the ground up to handle heavy concurrent loads without consuming much memory, making it a popular choice for servers with limited hardware or high traffic demands. The server supports essential features like FastCGI, SCGI, HTTP/2, URL rewriting, and TLS termination out of the box. It also includes a built-in reverse proxy and load balancing capabilities, plus a modular architecture that lets you enable only what you need. Lighttpd runs on Linux, Unix-like systems, and Windows, and its configuration uses a simple, readable syntax. The project was originally created by Jan Kneschke in 2003 and is maintained by a small team of contributors. It is well suited for static file serving, media streaming, or as a frontend to dynamic applications via FastCGI. If you need a lightweight alternative to Apache or Nginx that sips RAM and handles thousands of simultaneous connections, Lighttpd is worth a look.
Server Software
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Open Source
- License
- Open Source
- Platform
- Linux
- Version
- 1.4.76
- Developer
- Lighttpd Project