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Static.app vs Web Serve

Focused on one-click cloud hosting, while Web Serve runs locally on macOS.
Static.appOne-click hosting solution for your static website.Web ServeCreate local network servers effortlessly with a user-friendly interface.

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What it is
Static.app:Static.app provides one-click hosting for static websites with drag-and-drop uploads, built-in SSL, forms, media storage and a code editor.
Web Serve:Web Serve lets you quickly create and manage local static servers on macOS.
Best for
Static.app:One-click static site hosting with built-in tools
Web Serve:Local static server with UI
Who it’s for
Static.app:Developers, designers and teams needing simple static site hosting
Web Serve:Developers, designers, content creators, and regular users needing local file hosting.
Pricing
Static.app:Freemium
Web Serve:Free
Plans
Static.app:Free $0 · Starter $5 /month per month · Medium $10 /month per month · Large $15 /month per month
Web Serve:—
Open source
Static.app:—
Web Serve:Yes, 215 GitHub stars
Works with
Static.app:GitHub Actions, Webhooks
Web Serve:—
DevHunt upvotes
Static.app:130
Web Serve:5
Launched on DevHunt
Static.app:Jan 2024
Web Serve:Mar 2025

Static.app features

  • Drag-and-Drop Upload. Upload a zip archive or individual files and publish instantly.
  • Built-in SSL. Free HTTPS certificate enabled from the first minute.
  • Code Editor. Edit HTML, CSS and JavaScript directly in the browser with live preview.
  • Form Handling. Add static-form attribute to collect submissions without external services.
  • Media Storage & Library. Store images, videos and documents alongside your site and reuse them.
  • API / MCP & Webhooks. Deploy programmatically via REST API and trigger external services on events.
Static.app on DevHunt →Alternatives

Web Serve features

  • One-click server start. Set up a local static server instantly via a simple interface.
  • Domain simulation. Simulate different domains to resolve cross-origin issues during development.
  • File transfer over LAN. Transfer files between devices on the same network without extra tools.
  • Backup folder hosting. Expose a directory as a server for easy backup access and management.
  • IoT file serving. Host firmware, configs, or logs for IoT devices within the local network.
  • Offline resource hosting. Serve PDFs, eBooks, videos, etc., for offline access via the local server.
Web Serve on DevHunt →Alternatives

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