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The best cpp-httplib alternatives

3 tools that do a similar job to cpp-httplib, 3 of them open source. Each entry says what it does and who it suits, so you can pick the one that fits instead of the most famous.

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cpp-httplib

A single-header C++11 library for building HTTP/HTTPS servers and clients.

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    got

    Open source · MIT · ★ 15k

    A Node.js library for making HTTP requests, with retries, timeouts, and JSON support.

    Best for: Node.js developers who call web APIs from server-side code; Projects that need built-in retries, advanced timeouts, or pagination helpers

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    JSON for Modern C++

    Open source · MIT · ★ 50.8k

    A single-header C++ library for reading, writing and manipulating JSON data.

    Best for: C++ developers who need to read or write JSON in an application; Teams that want a library with no dependencies and a simple header-based setup

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    EnTT

    Open source · MIT · ★ 13.2k

    A header-only C++ library for entity-component systems and other game-programming tools.

    Best for: C++ game developers who want an ECS; Developers building simulations or engines who need a data-oriented entity store

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