Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
USBWebserver is described as 'Bundled package of Apache, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin Mini Relay and software that allows a Web server from a USB stick to run' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to USBWebserver for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted, Linux and MySQL Community Edition apps. The best USBWebserver alternative is XAMPP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like USBWebserver are WampServer, MAMP, ServBay and AMPPS.
MoWeS stands for the three letter abbreviation Modular Webserver System and makes it possible, to run a webserver based on Apache, MySQL and PHP from an USB Stick or any other writable media (harddrive, flash cards etc.) without installation under Windows (98 to Vista).

Downloads and sets up the latest portable versions of Apache, Maria DB (formerly MySQL), and PHP for Windows from reputable sources. Developed and maintained by CubicleSoft.


Winpweb is a free portable Windows web development stack. It contains Nginx, MariaDB and PHP (with composer).

FlyingAnt Server is lightweight cross-platform CD/DVD web server. It is designed to be used together with Zoom Search Engine to create CD's with powerful search functionality.
FlyingAnt is the most popular commercial alternative to USBWebserver.
Server bundle of : Apache2 , MySQL , PostgreSQL , OpenSSL , Xmail , SlimFTPd Software developing triad of : PHP , Perl and Python
Features HTTP server FTP serv.

Simple, lightweight and secure web server with a convenient and simple interface. Automatic certificate renewal through Let’s encrypt.




LitePXP is a completely portable application which includes Apache, MySQL and PHP. LitePXP will enable you to run your PHP applications directly from a CD/DVD, USB stick or hard disk without any installation.





Laravel Sail is a light-weight command-line interface for interacting with Laravel's default Docker development environment. Sail provides a great starting point for building a Laravel application using PHP, MySQL, and Redis without requiring prior Docker experience.