Zend Server AlternativesWeb Servers and other similar apps like Zend Server

Zend Server is described as 'The #1 professional PHP stack. It the most complete PHP distribution with a continuously updated set of advanced value-add features designed to optimize productivity, performance, scalability and reliability' and is a Web Server in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Zend Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, MySQL Community Edition and Self-Hosted apps. The best Zend Server alternative is XAMPP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zend Server are MAMP, ServBay, AMPPS and Fenix Web Server.

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  1. XAMPP icon

    XAMPP

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    Free open-source web server solution with Apache, MariaDB, PHP, and Perl. Easy installation for local web development across Windows, Linux, macOS. Ideal for creating and testing websites, supports commercial use, with regular updates and a user-friendly control panel.

    57 XAMPP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    XAMPP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Node Based
    5. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    6. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    7.  Nginx
    8. MySQL Community Edition icon  Import from MySql

    XAMPP VS Zend Server

     

    • XAMPP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Zend Server.

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

    • XAMPP is Free and Open SourceZend Server is Paid and Proprietary
    • XAMPP is LightweightZend Server is not according to our users
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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    MAMP screenshot 1

    MAMP Features

    1. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    2.  PhpMyAdmin

    MAMP VS Zend Server

     
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    ServBay

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    The next generation Web development environment Install your PHP/Node.js Web development environment in just 3 minutes, with no dependencies and non-intrusive. It includes web server, databases, email, DNS & common tools — everything you need for development.

    34 ServBay alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ServBay screenshot 1

    ServBay Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    3.  PHP IDE
    4.  Portable
    5.  Command line interface

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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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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    AMPPS screenshot 1

    AMPPS Features

    1.  Guided configuration

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  7. Fenix Web Server icon

    Fenix Web Server

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    Fenix is a desktop web server for developers. A simple and visual static web server with collaboration features.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Fenix Web Server screenshot 1

    Fenix Web Server Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface

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    Laravel Herd

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    Herd is a blazing fast, native Laravel and PHP development environment for macOS. It provides everything that you need to get started with Laravel development. It ships with PHP, nginx, dnsmasq and Node.js.

    50 Laravel Herd alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    Laravel Herd screenshot 1

    Laravel Herd Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Xdebug
    4.  Nginx
    5.  Based on Laravel
    6.  Sits in the MenuBar

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    Open Server Panel

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    Open Server Panel is a powerful alternative to WAMP stacks like Xampp, Wampserver, Herd, EasyPHP, Vertrigo, and similar solutions. This application runs on the Windows operating system, supports Apache and Nginx as web servers, and provides the ability to run various versions of...

    31 Open Server Panel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Open Server Panel screenshot 1

    Open Server Panel Features

    1.  Portable

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    WPN-XM

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    WPN-XM - is a free and open-source web server solution stack for professional PHP development on the Windows platform.

    36 WPN-XM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WPN-XM screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from June 2019, and the last release (0.8.6) is from August 2015.

    WPN-XM Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Portable
    3.  Xdebug
    4.  Nginx
    5.  Memcached
    6. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    7.  MongoDB
    8.  OpenSSL

    WPN-XM VS Zend Server

     
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    wmWebStack

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    wmWebStack is a desktop application that offers a complete local server environment for web development on Windows. It includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP, bundled together for easy management. With just one click, you can publish your local web projects to the public internet.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WmWebStack GUI interface for Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Database Server
    7.  Local server

    wmWebStack VS Zend Server

     
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    SecureWAMP

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SecureWAMP screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update on 2012 (version 0.90)

    SecureWAMP Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SQLite

    SecureWAMP VS Zend Server

     
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    WinNMP

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    Nginx MariaDB Redis Php development stack for Windows, with Composer, Adminer, LetsEncrypt certificates, WinSCP, multiple PHP versions, projects and virtual servers.

    45 WinNMP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WTServer Manager

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Nginx
    3.  Out Of The Box
    4.  HTTP server
    5. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    6.  AcmePHP

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  15. RoadRunner icon

    RoadRunner

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    RoadRunner is the modern-day answer to the age-old question, “How can I effectively and safely speed up my PHP application?”. By offloading specific processes to Golang that would normally overload a PHP application, RoadRunner supercharges the application performance, ensuring...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    RoadRunner Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for Multiple threads
    3.  RPC

    RoadRunner VS Zend Server

     

    • RoadRunner is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Zend Server.

    • RoadRunner is Free and Open SourceZend Server is Paid and Proprietary
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