Appweb Web Server
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What is Appweb Web Server
Appweb Web Server is an embedded web server used to deliver HTTP/HTTPS services from within applications and devices. It is typically used by OEMs and developers building network-connected products that need a small-footprint web interface, REST endpoints, or local management UI. The product focuses on integrating web serving capabilities into constrained environments rather than operating as a general-purpose enterprise application server.
Designed for embedded deployment
Appweb is built for integration into devices and software products where memory and storage are constrained. This makes it suitable for OEM firmware, appliances, and edge software that cannot justify a full general-purpose web stack. Its embedded orientation can reduce external runtime dependencies compared with heavier server platforms.
HTTP and HTTPS support
The server provides core web-serving capabilities for HTTP workloads and can be used to expose device management interfaces and APIs. Support for TLS/HTTPS enables encrypted access for administrative consoles and API traffic. This aligns with common requirements for embedded administration and remote support scenarios.
Integrates into application code
Appweb is commonly deployed as a component within a larger application rather than as a standalone infrastructure service. This integration model can simplify packaging and lifecycle management for OEM products that ship as a single image. It also supports use cases where the web server must start, stop, and be configured under application control.
Unclear current market momentum
Publicly available information on current releases, roadmap, and long-term support posture can be harder to validate than for more prominent server platforms. This may introduce procurement risk for organizations that require clearly defined maintenance windows and security patch SLAs. Buyers often need to confirm support terms and update cadence directly with the vendor.
Limited enterprise app features
As an embedded web server, Appweb typically does not provide the breadth of enterprise Java/.NET application-server capabilities such as full application container services, advanced clustering, or extensive middleware integrations. Organizations needing those features often select platforms designed for large-scale application hosting. This can limit suitability for complex multi-tenant or enterprise application deployments.
Smaller ecosystem and tooling
Compared with widely adopted web and application servers, Appweb generally has fewer third-party modules, integrations, and community resources. This can increase the effort required to implement specialized features or troubleshoot issues. Teams may need to rely more on vendor documentation and direct support.
Plan & Pricing
Royalty-free (annual subscription — tiered plans)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation | Free (evaluation license) | Limited evaluation license for testing; not suitable for production; includes ability to embed in one device. |
| Single Product ("Product") | $7,280 per year | Annual royalty-free license scoped to a single product model (right to embed, distribute, receive updates/security patches). |
| Product Family ("Family") | $12,095 per year | Royalty-free license covering a family of related products. |
| Business Line | $34,995 per year | Royalty-free license covering multiple product families within a business line. |
Volume-based (usage-based / pay-as-you-go)
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (annual per-device subscription billed yearly in advance) Free tier/trial: Devices 1–10 are free; eval agent downloads available for evaluation. Example costs (per-device, per year):
- 1–10: Free
- 11–100: $8.80 per device/year
- 101–1,000: $2.20 per device/year
- 1,001–10,000: $0.55 per device/year
- 10,001–100,000: $0.14 per device/year
- 100,001+: $0.05 per device/year Billing: Volume-based subscriptions are billed yearly in advance.
Support (separately priced):
- Basic support: $775 USD per year (or $71/month).
- Developer support: $275 USD per hour (minimum 2 hours; requires Basic support).
Notes: Appweb is licensed via EmbedThis Builder subscription mechanisms; evaluation licenses are provided for testing. For Appweb the vendor states subscriptions are available as either "unlimited volume" (royalty-free scopes) or volume-limited offerings (volume-based).
Seller details
Embedthis Software LLC
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https://www.embedthis.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/embedthis-software/
