XAMPP Alternatives

XAMPP is described as 'Completely free web server tool with Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl. Ideal for developing and testing websites locally on Windows, Linux, macOS' and is a leading Web Server in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to XAMPP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best XAMPP alternative is WampServer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like XAMPP are AMPPS, MAMP, Laragon and Devilbox.

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XAMPP alternatives are mainly Web Servers but may also be Server Management Tools or Website Builders.  Other popular filters includes Mac + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of XAMPP.
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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. Acquia Dev Desktop icon
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    A *AMP stack specifically tailored for Drupal. Affords the ability to create new sites with a few clicks, and can streamline maintenance of Drupal development environments.

    25 Acquia Dev Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Acquia Dev Desktop iconXAMPP Icon

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  2. SecureWAMP icon
     7 likes

    With SecureWAMP you can set up a complete and safe WAMP-System in a few minutes, which you can administrate completely via a GUI.

    49 SecureWAMP alternatives
    SecureWAMP screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SecureWAMP Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SQLite
    Discontinued

    Last update on 2012 (version 0.90)

    SecureWAMP iconXAMPP Icon

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  3. Winginx icon
     12 likes

    Winginx is a complex of local web server on Windows (Vista and higher) to develop in PHP and Node.js using databases MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, memcached.

    34 Winginx alternatives
    Winginx screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winginx Features

    1.  Nginx
    2. Redis icon  Redis Compatible
    3.  Apache Monitoring
    4.  MongoDB
    5.  PhpMyAdmin
    6.  Sits in the System Tray
    7. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support
    8.  Memcached
    9. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    10.  Database Publishing
    Discontinued

    Last updated May 27, 2017

    Winginx iconXAMPP Icon

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  4. WNMP icon
     6 likes

    Wnmp is a client which launches Nginx, MariaDB & PHP on Windows Vista - Windows 8.1.

    17 WNMP alternatives
    WNMP screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Nginx
    2. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    WNMP iconXAMPP Icon

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  5. Kalabox icon
     3 likes

    Faster local development for Drupal, WordPress, and beyond. Kalabox is the easiest way to develop websites and get them live. Get rid of the drudgery and have more fun!

    Kalabox is now discontinued. The successor is Lando.

    14 Kalabox alternatives
    Kalabox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kalabox Features

    1.  LAMP
    Discontinued

    SSL certificate expired.

    Kalabox iconXAMPP Icon

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  6.  3 likes

    FoxServ is an Apache / mySQL / PHP installer package for Windows and Linux. Unlike NuShpere or PHPTriad, FoxServ features the latest version of all …

    41 FoxServ alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    FoxServ Features

    1.  Xdebug
    2.  LAMP
    Discontinued

    Last update on 2003

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  7. DevKinsta icon
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    DevKinsta makes local wordpress site creation and development quick and easy. Spin up a single or Multisite WordPress site with Nginx, MariaDB, and more with a single click. Take advantage of local database and email management tools to develop themes, plugins, and custom sites...

    5 DevKinsta alternatives
    DevKinsta screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    DevKinsta Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  WordPress Management
    DevKinsta iconXAMPP Icon

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  8. MoWeS Portable icon
     4 likes

    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).

    41 MoWeS Portable alternatives
    MoWeS Portable screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued
    MoWeS Portable iconXAMPP Icon

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  9. USBWebserver icon
     10 likes

    USBWebserver is a bundled package of Apache, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin Mini Relay and software that allows a Web server from a USB stick to run.

    34 USBWebserver alternatives
    USBWebserver screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted

    USBWebserver Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  PhpMyAdmin
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 8.6, released in September 2013, can be still downloaded from Mediafire.

    USBWebserver iconXAMPP Icon

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    Comments about USBWebserver as an Alternative to XAMPP
     
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    USB WebServer serves as a partial alternative to XAMPP because it can simulate the Apache and MySQL server. However, the response isn't the best.

    Positive commentFeb 4, 2016
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    • Almost everyone thinks USBWebserver is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • USBWebserver is Free and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
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