Hiawatha vs Mongoose Web Server
Hiawatha
hiawatha.leisink.netMongoose Web Server
mongoose.wsSide by side
| Figure | Hiawatha | Mongoose Web Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Web Server Software | 8.1 (#8) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2004 |
| Protocols | Hiawatha supports HTTP/2 and IPv6. | It implements event-driven non-blocking APIs for TCP, UDP, HTTP, WebSocket, and MQTT. |
| Purpose | Hiawatha is an advanced, secure webserver designed for Unix. | Mongoose is a two-file C/C++ networking library and embedded web server for connecting devices and building browser-based device dashboards. |
Plans
Mongoose Web Server
- GPLv2 Open SourceFree
- CommercialPrice not published
- EvaluationPriced on request
In their own words
Hiawatha
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Mongoose Web Server
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