ForgeKit

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ForgeKit is a free, Windows-native PHP development environment for running multiple projects with different stacks side by side.

Cost / License

Free
Proprietary

Application type

Web Server

Platforms

Windows

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Privacy focused
Lightweight

Features

Portable
Ad-free
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Dark Mode
Command line interface
No Coding Required
No registration required
No Tracking
Localhost
Support for MariaDB
Nginx

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ForgeKit-dev
Licensing
Proprietary and Free product.
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- English

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ForgeKit was added to AlternativeTo by radu-stoian0 on Jul 13, 2026 and this page was last updated Jul 13, 2026.

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What is ForgeKit?

ForgeKit is a free, Windows-native PHP development environment for running multiple projects with different stacks side by side.

It lets each site use its own PHP version, database, and Apache or Nginx instance, without Docker, WSL, or global version switching. ForgeKit includes local beautiful domains, HTTPS, Composer support, tray controls, custom binaries, LAN access for testing sites on phones and other devices, and migration guidance for XAMPP, Laragon, WAMP, and Herd users.

It is designed for Windows developers maintaining both legacy and modern PHP projects, especially when a single fixed local stack is no longer enough.

All from a clean UI that does things in just 1-2 clicks.

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