Comparison Microsoft HTTPAPI vs Apache

Microsoft HTTPAPI is a popular API used to facilitate communications by applications over HTTP efficiently. It provides scope for registration in order to receive HTTP requests as well. It is also preferred for its high-quality SSL support. It is suitable for use by programmers with knowledge and skills in C/C++. Hence, it is not suitable for use by beginners or newcomers. Microsoft HTTPAPI is known to work smoothly on Windows Server 2003 operating systems and Windows XP with Service Pack 2. It provides convenience through the easy exchange of data. It also gives users the scope to easily work with I/O completion ports.

Apache provides a web server software provided by Apache Software Foundation. It is open-source software that can be downloaded for free. Its range of features includes Unix threading, a new build system, multiprotocol support, and support for non-unix platforms along with IPv6 support. It also comes with Apache filtering, Multilanguage error responses, native windows NT Unicode support along with a simple configuration. Apache server is recognized for its flexibility. It also has an active community and gets frequent updates. It provides extensive documentation to its users as well. Apache server is used by well-known companies such as IBM, eBay, Adobe, LinkedIn, Facebook and GTMetrix.