The Best XAMPP AlternativesTop Web Servers and other similar apps like XAMPP

XAMPP is described as 'Completely free, easy to install Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl' and is a leading Web Server in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to XAMPP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and MariaDB apps. The best XAMPP alternative is WampServer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XAMPP are AMPPS, MAMP, Laragon and BitNami Application Stacks.

XAMPP alternatives are mainly Web Servers but may also be Server Management Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of XAMPP.

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

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WampServer
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Free • Open Source
Web Server
Windows
43 WampServer alternatives
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.
- - WampServer is the most popular Windows alternative to XAMPP.
- - WampServer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to XAMPP.
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WampServer Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsWampServer can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Google Drive integration
Database Publishing
Comments about WampServer as a Alternative to XAMPP
Most users think WampServer is a great XAMPP alternative.
alhonaifi
Supports: -All versions of mysql database . -All versions of mariadb database . -All versions of php . -Creating many virtual localhosts "domains"
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LindsayBinsThompson
Wanp server is widely using and easy to use devlopment platform
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AMPPS
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
41 AMPPS alternatives
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.
- - AMPPS is the most popular Mac alternative to XAMPP.
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AMPPS Features
Guided configuration
Comments about AMPPS as a Alternative to XAMPP
Most users think AMPPS is a great XAMPP alternative.
Ted Curran
I love the user-friendly tools AMPPS gives you to install and configure a variety of open source tools on your desktop. Simple "wizards" walk you through the process of setting up Wordpress and others, while suggesting free themes to install. Very smooth.
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MAMP
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Freemium • Proprietary
Web Server
Mac
Windows
40 MAMP alternatives
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.
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MAMP Features
WordPress Integration
PhpMyAdmin
Comments about MAMP as a Alternative to XAMPP
Most users think MAMP is a great XAMPP alternative.
Guest
Simple and complete package, ease of use.
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Guest
Requires different licenses for different platforms.
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Laragon
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Free • Proprietary
Web Server
Windows
55 Laragon alternatives
A lightweight, fast and convenient modern LAMP Server with Redis and Memcached, extremely high performance. Laragon'll turn your computer into a powerful server in a minute so you can host Wordpress, Joomla, Magento, Drupal, and Prestashop quickly and effortlessly.
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Laragon Features
1. PortableLaragon can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
LAMP
Auto Virtual Host
Support for MariaDB
Nginx
Memcached
PhpMyAdmin
Django
Comments about Laragon as a Alternative to XAMPP
Almost everyone thinks Laragon is a great XAMPP alternative.
Guest
I've been using XAMPP since forever, but it always has the same irritating configuration issues from time to time, so I tried many of the alternatives in this list, and Laragon won the contest. I especially like the auto config.
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upadesh
All in one WAMP and WEMP server with extra features.
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Rahman Surya
Powerful & Easy Operation
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Kurre
Very easy to use, upgrade and modify depending on your needs
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BitNami Application Stacks
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Free • Open Source
Web Server
Server Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
44 BitNami Application Stacks alternatives
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.
- - BitNami Application Stacks is the most popular Web-based & Linux alternative to XAMPP.
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BitNami Application Stacks Features
Package Installing
One click installation
LAMP
Ruby
Comments about BitNami Application Stacks as a Alternative to XAMPP
Some users think BitNami Application Stacks is a great XAMPP alternative, some don't.
Guest
Bitnami installs "stacks" not Apache, MySQL and PHP.

Stacks are a form of Web software.
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Guest
It's an application with AMP, but specifically installed for fast local development on this app.
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Devilbox
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Docker
26 Devilbox alternatives
The devilbox is a highly-configurable, Docker based alternative to XAMPP.
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Devilbox Features
LAMP
Dockerized
Comments about Devilbox as a Alternative to XAMPP
Almost everyone thinks Devilbox is a great XAMPP alternative.
Guest
The stack is unbelievable. Comes with all the tools (or at least most) for development in one box
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UwAmp
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Free • Proprietary
Web Server
Windows
37 UwAmp alternatives
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.
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UwAmp Features
1. PortableUwAmp can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
SQLite
Discontinued
The development seems stopped since the last version (3.1.0 / 2016).

Comments about UwAmp as a Alternative to XAMPP
Most users think UwAmp is a great XAMPP alternative.
mgmason
UwAmp is small, light & portable, yet it can run any project you're working on from your desktop or USB drive, anywhere you are. Use a different UwAmp for each project, WordPress, Bootstrap, etc. When done, just delete, no reg mess!
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The Uniform Server
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
30 The Uniform Server alternatives
The Uniform Server is a WAMP package that allows you to run a server on any MS Windows OS based computer. It is small and mobile to download or move around and can also be used or setup as a production/live server.
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The Uniform Server Features
1. PortableThe Uniform Server can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
No installation required
PhpMyAdmin
Opinions about The Uniform Server as a Alternative to XAMPP
Most users think The Uniform Server is a great XAMPP alternative.
EasyPHP
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Freemium • Open Source
Windows
35 EasyPHP alternatives
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.
EasyPHP has no features, suggest some!

Opinions about EasyPHP as a Alternative to XAMPP
Most users think EasyPHP is a great XAMPP alternative.
DDEV
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
11 DDEV alternatives
DDEV is an open source tool for running local or cloud web development environments for PHP, Python and Node.js, ready in minutes. Its powerful, flexible per-project environment configurations can be extended, version controlled, and shared.
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DDEV Features
Support for Docker
Nginx