XAMPP AlternativesWeb Servers and other similar apps like XAMPP

Apps similar to XAMPP include FlyEnv, which is free and open source. Other options are WampServer, BitNami Application Stacks, WordPress Studio and MAMP. You're spoiled for choice with Web Servers like XAMPP: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, self-hosting and the web.

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XAMPP alternatives page was last updated Dec 1, 2025

FlyEnv
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FlyEnv simplifies local web development by providing an easy-to-use interface to manage web servers (like Nginx), databases (like MySQL), and PHP.
30 FlyEnv alternatives
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Free
Open Source (BSD-3-Clause)
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Web Server
Server Management
Origin
China
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Mac
Windows
Linux
China
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Positive comment by moonbrooke · Dec 1, 2025
Very good and easy to use. Comparable to Laravel Herd and Laragon. It has pretty url, support PHP/NodeJS/Java/Go/Python, install switch between multiple version of the languages easily, one click ssl, and it's fast. There's free and full version available. The free version allows you to have up to 3 sites. There are three ways to get the full version. You can either donate a small amount via kofi, promote the project on your socials, or contribute in the development. I think that's pretty generous.
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FlyEnv is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
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.
50 WampServer alternatives
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Free
Open Source
Application type
Web Server
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Windows
France
EU
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Positive comment by alhonaifi · Nov 16, 2023
Supports: -All versions of mysql database . -All versions of mariadb database . -All versions of php . -Creating many virtual localhosts "domains"
Positive comment by LindsayBinsThompson · Oct 18, 2017
Wanp server is widely using and easy to use devlopment platform
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WampServer is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
BitNami Application Stacks
84 likes
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.
48 BitNami Application Stacks alternatives
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Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Web Server
Server Management
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
United States
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Negative comment by Guest · Apr 5, 2015
Bitnami installs "stacks" not Apache, MySQL and PHP.

Stacks are a form of Web software.
Negative comment by Guest · Apr 16, 2015
It's an application with AMP, but specifically installed for fast local development on this app.
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BitNami Application Stacks is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
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WordPress Studio
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A 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.
18 WordPress Studio alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
Web Server
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Wordpress
Linux
United States
Good alternative?Is WordPress Studio a good alternative to XAMPP?
MAMP
86 likes
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.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Web Server
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Germany
EU
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Positive comment by Guest · Jan 3, 2017
Simple and complete package, ease of use.
Negative comment by Guest · Dec 20, 2016
Requires different licenses for different platforms.
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MAMP is Freemium and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
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Local WP
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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 WP alternatives
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Proprietary
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Web Server
Origin
United States
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Mac
Windows
Linux
United States
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DDEV
5 likes
Local or cloud development environment for web developers. Powered by Docker. But without the complexities of bespoke configuration.
21 DDEV alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
United States
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AMPPS
52 likes
Web stack offering Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, and latest PHP versions with Softaculous auto-installer. Supports app installs and PHP switching for versatile scenarios, perfect for development.
47 AMPPS alternatives
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Proprietary
Application type
Web Server
Origin
India
Platforms
Mac
Windows
India
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Positive comment by Ted Curran · Oct 17, 2017
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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AMPPS is Freemium and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
The Uniform Server
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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.
37 The Uniform Server alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Web Server
Platforms
Windows
Good alternative?Is The Uniform Server a good alternative to XAMPP?
Laragon
94 likes
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.
52 Laragon alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Open Source
Application type
Web Server
Origin
Vietnam
Platforms
Windows
Vietnam
+3
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Laragon vs XAMPP Comments
Positive comment by Guest · Feb 20, 2020
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.
Positive comment by upadesh · May 13, 2018
All in one WAMP and WEMP server with extra features.
Positive comment by Kurre · Jan 18, 2017
Very easy to use, upgrade and modify depending on your needs
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Laragon is Paid and Open SourceXAMPP is Free and Open Source
Laragon is Privacy focusedXAMPP is not according to our users
Devilbox
29 likes
The devilbox is a highly-configurable, Docker based alternative to XAMPP.
32 Devilbox alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Docker
Germany
EU
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Positive comment by Guest · Jun 19, 2020
The stack is unbelievable. Comes with all the tools (or at least most) for development in one box
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Devilbox is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
Lando
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Lando is a free, open source, cross-platform, local development environment and DevOps tool built on Docker container technology and developed by Tandem.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Web Server
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
United States
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