XAMPP AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Web Servers

The best Web Server alternative to XAMPP is WampServer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to XAMPP and many of them are Web Servers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Web Server alternatives to XAMPP are AMPPS, MAMP, Laragon and BitNami Application Stacks.

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Completely free web server tool with Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl. Ideal for developing and testing websites locally on Windows, Linux, macOS.

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XAMPP alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
  1. WampServer icon
     119 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    3.  Database Publishing
    WampServer iconXAMPP Icon

    WampServer VS XAMPP

    Is WampServer a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
    Comments about WampServer as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
    alhonaifi

    Supports: -All versions of mysql database . -All versions of mariadb database . -All versions of php . -Creating many virtual localhosts "domains"

    Positive commentNov 16, 2023
    0
    LindsayBinsThompson

    Wanp server is widely using and easy to use devlopment platform

    Positive commentOct 18, 2017
    1
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    • Most users think WampServer is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • WampServer is the most popular Windows alternative to XAMPP.

    • WampServer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to XAMPP.

    • WampServer is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
    • WampServer is LightweightXAMPP is not according to our users
  2. AMPPS icon
     52 likes

    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
    AMPPS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AMPPS Features

    1.  Guided configuration
    AMPPS iconXAMPP Icon

    AMPPS VS XAMPP

    Is AMPPS a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
    Comments about AMPPS as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
    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.

    Positive commentOct 17, 2017
    4
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    • Most users think AMPPS is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • AMPPS is the most popular Mac alternative to XAMPP.

    • AMPPS is Freemium and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
  3. MAMP icon
     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.

    44 MAMP alternatives
    MAMP screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    MAMP Features

    1. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    2.  PhpMyAdmin
    MAMP iconXAMPP Icon

    MAMP VS XAMPP

    Is MAMP a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
    Comments about MAMP as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
    Guest

    Simple and complete package, ease of use.

    Positive commentJan 3, 2017
    1
    Guest

    Requires different licenses for different platforms.

    Negative commentDec 20, 2016
    -1
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    • Most users think MAMP is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • MAMP is Freemium and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
  4. Laragon icon
     86 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.

    63 Laragon alternatives
    Home page with menu deployed

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Auto Virtual Host
    2.  LAMP
    3.  Portable
    4.  Nginx
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  PhpMyAdmin
    8. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    9.  Memcached
    10.  Django
    Laragon iconXAMPP Icon

    Laragon VS XAMPP

    Is Laragon a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
    Comments about Laragon as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
    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.

    Positive commentFeb 20, 2020
    2
    upadesh

    All in one WAMP and WEMP server with extra features.

    Positive commentMay 13, 2018
    0
    Kurre

    Very easy to use, upgrade and modify depending on your needs

    Positive commentJan 18, 2017
    -1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Laragon is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • Laragon is the most popular commercial alternative to XAMPP.

    • Laragon is Paid and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
    • Laragon is LightweightXAMPP is not according to our users
  5. BitNami Application Stacks icon
     81 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.

    42 BitNami Application Stacks alternatives
    BitNami Application Stacks screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    BitNami Application Stacks Features

    1.  Package Installing
    2.  One click installation
    3.  LAMP
    BitNami Application Stacks iconXAMPP Icon

    BitNami Application Stacks VS XAMPP

    Is this a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
    Comments about BitNami Application Stacks as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
    Guest

    Bitnami installs "stacks" not Apache, MySQL and PHP.

    Stacks are a form of Web software.

    Negative commentApr 5, 2015
    5
    Guest

    It's an application with AMP, but specifically installed for fast local development on this app.

    Negative commentApr 16, 2015
    2
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    • Some users think BitNami Application Stacks is a great XAMPP alternative, some don't.

    • BitNami Application Stacks is the most popular Web-based alternative to XAMPP.

    • BitNami Application Stacks is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
  6. UwAmp icon
     35 likes

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UwAmp Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SQLite
    Discontinued

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

    UwAmp iconXAMPP Icon

    UwAmp VS XAMPP

    Is UwAmp a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
    Comments about UwAmp as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
    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!

    Positive commentFeb 6, 2017
    2
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    • Most users think UwAmp is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • UwAmp is Free and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
  7. Local by Flywheel icon
     15 likes

    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
    Local by Flywheel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Local by Flywheel iconXAMPP Icon

    Local by Flywheel VS XAMPP

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  8. Studio by WordPress icon
     3 likes

    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
    Studio by WordPress screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wordpress
    • Windows

    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
    Studio by WordPress iconXAMPP Icon

    Studio by WordPress VS XAMPP

    Is Studio by WordPress a good alternative to XAMPP?
     
  9. Lando icon
     4 likes

    Lando is a free, open source, cross-platform, local development environment and DevOps tool built on Docker container technology and developed by Tandem.

    21 Lando alternatives
    Lando screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Command line interface
    4. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    5.  LAMP
    6.  Nginx
    7.  PhpMyAdmin
    Lando iconXAMPP Icon

    Lando VS XAMPP

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