Simple Web Server for Mac

Fast local hosting for macOS

Simple Web Server is a free utility for macOS that makes creating a local web server quick and straightforward. Designed with simplicity in mind, it lets you host sites or share files on your local network without complex configuration.

Who benefits

• Web developers and QA engineers who need a hassle-free testing environment.
• People sharing files within a home or office network.
• Users with limited technical experience who want a one-click way to run a server.

Key capabilities

• Serve files directly from any folder on your Mac for instant access and testing.
• Built-in, user-friendly file organization and management tools.
• Option to select a custom listening port to avoid conflicts with other services.
• Lightweight operation that keeps resource use to a minimum so your machine stays responsive.
• Start and stop the server with only a couple of clicks using a clean, no-frills interface.

Simple setup steps

1. Point the app at the folder you want to host.
2. Pick the port number the server should listen on.
3. Click Start and share the displayed local URL with collaborators or use it for testing.

Suggested substitute

• openMSX (Free)