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Static Web Server

Free#20 of 36 in Web Server Software

Static Web Server: A compact static server with compression, caching, TLS, and built-in metrics. Ranked #20 of 36 in Web Server Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for static sites with compression and metrics.

7.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Static sites with compression and metrics
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Founded
2019
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports HTTP/2, TLS, CORS, authentication, and SPA fallbacks
- Serves Gzip, Brotli, Zstandard, and pre-compressed files
- Includes health checks, Prometheus metrics, and virtual hosting
Where it doesn't
- Focused on static websites and assets rather than broad application serving
- Configuration requires command-line, environment-variable, or TOML settings
- Advanced deployment choices may require managing the server yourself

Our verdict on Static Web Server

Static Web Server is an open-source, Rust-based web server for delivering static websites and web assets. It is aimed at developers, platform teams, and operators who want a small, dependency-free binary across Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Android, Docker, and WebAssembly. Its feature set covers common delivery requirements without expanding into a general-purpose application platform: HTTP/2 and TLS, compression, caching headers, CORS, basic authentication, SPA fallback, URL rewrites, redirects, virtual hosting, and directory listings are all part of the documented scope.

The strongest case for Static Web Server is its focused delivery toolkit. Gzip, Brotli, Zstandard, and pre-compressed file serving give teams several compression options, while Cache-Control and ETag support provide control over browser and intermediary caching. Health endpoints and Prometheus-compatible metrics add operational visibility, and Windows Service operation helps fit the server into Windows environments. Docker images for multiple platforms and architectures further support container-based deployment. These capabilities make it a practical match for static front ends, asset hosting, documentation sites, and similar workloads that benefit from predictable file serving.

Configuration is available through command-line arguments, environment variables, or TOML, giving teams flexibility across local, service, and container deployments. The trade-off is a narrow focus: teams seeking a server centered on dynamic application execution, extensibility through plugins or modules, or a broader application-serving stack should consider alternatives built for those needs. Choose Static Web Server when open-source distribution, multi-platform availability, compression choices, and built-in metrics matter more than a large ecosystem. It is less suitable when static delivery is only one part of a wider server platform requirement.

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Static Web Server pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Static Web Server fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
HTTP/2 support	Yes
HTTP/3 support	Not verified
WebSocket support	Not verified
Supported platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Android, Docker, WebAssembly
Plugin or module system	Not verified
Windows support	Yes
Commercial support	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows, Android
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	static-web-server.net
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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