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ServBay is described as 'The next generation Web development environment Install your PHP/Node.js Web development environment in just 3 minutes, with no dependencies and non-intrusive. It includes web server, databases, email, DNS & common tools — everything you need for development' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ServBay for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best ServBay alternative is Docker, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ServBay are XAMPP, YunoHost, WampServer and BitNami Application Stacks.

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  1. Docker icon
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    Docker

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    Docker is an open-source engine that automates the deployment of any application as a lightweight, portable, self-sufficient container that will run virtually anywhere.

    29 Docker alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • TrueNAS
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Container Virtualization
    2.  Virtualization
    3.  Server Management
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Hypervisor
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    • Docker is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ServBay.

    • Docker is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ServBay.

    • Docker is Freemium and Open SourceServBay is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Docker is LightweightServBay is not according to our users
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    XAMPP

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    XAMPP is a completely free, easy to install Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl.

    56 XAMPP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Xampp interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Node Based
    5. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    6. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    7.  Nginx
    8. MySQL Community Edition icon  Import from MySql
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  4. YunoHost icon
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    YunoHost

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    YunoHost is a Debian GNU/Linux based distribution packaged with free software that automates the installation of a personal web server. The purpose of YunoHost is to allow users to easily host their own web services by enabling a simple point-and-click web interface for...

    34 YunoHost alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Debian
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    Install your server with ease, you already have everything at home

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Single Sign-On
    2.  Based on Debian
    3.  Admin panel
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Dark Mode
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    AMPPS

    AMPPS is a WAMP and MAMP stack from Softaculous with Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, latest versions of PHP and Softaculous auto-installer on desktops and office servers.

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    WampServer

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    WampServer is a Windows web development environment. It allows you to create web applications with Apache2, PHP and a MySQL database. Alongside, PhpMyAdmin allows you to manage easily your databases.

    46 WampServer alternatives
    Menu
    Homepage

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    3.  Database Publishing
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    Comments about WampServer as an Alternative to ServBay
     
    westtan

    It does not support node.js and PSQL, and when working in a team, the development environment will be inconsistent, which is a headache.

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    • WampServer is Free and Open SourceServBay is Freemium and Proprietary
    • WampServer is LightweightServBay is not according to our users
  7. BitNami Application Stacks icon
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    BitNami Application Stacks

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    BitNami Stacks make it incredibly easy to deploy your favorite open source software. BitNami Stacks include an open source application and all of the other software necessary to run it, such as Apache, MySQL, PHP or Ruby.

    42 BitNami Application Stacks alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    BitNami Application Stacks Features

    1.  Package Installing
    2.  One click installation
    3.  LAMP
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  8. MAMP icon
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    MAMP

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    MAMP installs a local server environment in a matter of seconds on your computer. It comes free of charge, and is easily installed. MAMP will not compromise any existing Apache installation already running on your system.

    44 MAMP alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    MAMP Features

    1. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    2.  PhpMyAdmin
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  10. Studio by WordPress icon
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    Studio by WordPress

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    Meet Studio by WordPress.com—your new way to develop locally with WordPress. Share your local sites with clients or colleagues and keep your local development process smooth and simple with unbreakable infrastructure behind the scenes.

    18 Studio by WordPress alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wordpress
    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Local server included
    7. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    8.  WordPress Management
    9.  Local server
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    AMPPS

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    AMPPS is a WAMP and MAMP stack from Softaculous with Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, latest versions of PHP and Softaculous auto-installer on desktops and office servers.

    44 AMPPS alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AMPPS Features

    1.  Guided configuration
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    CodeIgniter

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    CodeIgniter is a powerful PHP framework with a very small footprint, built for developers who need a simple and elegant toolkit to create full-featured web applications.

    50 CodeIgniter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Local by Flywheel icon
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    Local by Flywheel

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    Provides a simple, local development environment with a friendly GUI. Uses Docker under the hood, similar to Vagrant but less tech experience needed.

    18 Local by Flywheel alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Local by Flywheel screenshot 1
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    UwAmp

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    UwAmp is a Wamp Server with Apache MySQL PHP and SQLite, and it comes with an very smart interface that offers various information, configuration and commands for the server. It can handle multiple php versions and monitor cpu usage. Also it is able to run in U3 mode.

    43 UwAmp alternatives
    UI interface manager for UwAmp

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UwAmp Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SQLite
    Virtual Host configuration
    Configuration enable/disable addon PHP, Apache or MySQL
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    Xdebug Client integrate
    Discontinued

    The development seems stopped since the last version (3.1.0 / 2016).

    UwAmp iconServBay Icon

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    EasyPHP

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    Setup at a glance a pre-configured Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP environment on your system or on a USB key and develop or present locally your projects.

    40 EasyPHP alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EasyPHP screenshot 1
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