XAMPP Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to XAMPP for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to XAMPP are AMPPS, MAMP, FlyEnv and Devilbox.

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  1. WampServer icon

    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.

    47 WampServer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about WampServer as an Alternative to XAMPP
    alhonaifi
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    Supports: -All versions of mysql database . -All versions of mariadb database . -All versions of php . -Creating many virtual localhosts "domains"

    LindsayBinsThompson
    Positive
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    Wanp server is widely using and easy to use devlopment platform

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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
  2. AMPPS icon

    AMPPS

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    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.

    44 AMPPS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about AMPPS as an Alternative to XAMPP
    Ted Curran
    Positive
    4

    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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    • 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
  4. MAMP icon

    MAMP

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    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.

    45 MAMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about MAMP as an Alternative to XAMPP
    Guest
    Positive
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    Simple and complete package, ease of use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    -1

    Requires different licenses for different platforms.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MAMP is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • MAMP is Freemium and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
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    AMPPS

    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.

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    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.

    27 FlyEnv alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about FlyEnv as an Alternative to XAMPP
    moonbrooke
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    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 the most popular Linux alternative to XAMPP.

    • FlyEnv is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
  7. Devilbox icon

    Devilbox

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    The devilbox is a highly-configurable, Docker based alternative to XAMPP.

    30 Devilbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
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    Comments about Devilbox as an Alternative to XAMPP
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The stack is unbelievable. Comes with all the tools (or at least most) for development in one box

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Devilbox is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • Devilbox is Free and Open SourceXAMPP is also Free and Open Source
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    Laragon

     88 likes
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    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.

    49 Laragon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Guest
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    upadesh
    Positive
    0

    All in one WAMP and WEMP server with extra features.

    Kurre
    Positive
    -1

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

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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 Open SourceXAMPP is Free and Open Source
  10. The Uniform Server icon

    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.

    36 The Uniform Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    BitNami Application Stacks

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    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.

    44 BitNami Application Stacks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Comments about BitNami Application Stacks as an Alternative to XAMPP
    Guest
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    Bitnami installs "stacks" not Apache, MySQL and PHP.

    Stacks are a form of Web software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  12. UwAmp icon

    UwAmp

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    mgmason
    Positive
    2

    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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    • Most users think UwAmp is a great XAMPP alternative.

    • UwAmp is Free and ProprietaryXAMPP is Free and Open Source
  13. WordPress Studio icon

    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.

    17 WordPress Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wordpress
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  14. DDEV icon

    DDEV

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    Local or cloud development environment for web developers. Powered by Docker. But without the complexities of bespoke configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Local by Flywheel

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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.

    17 Local by Flywheel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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