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AMPPSXAMPP
Freemium

Downloadable after entering an email address; paid plans are listed on the pricing page.

 Free

Free to download and use. Components are under their own open-source licences.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Many PHP versions installable with one click
  • Includes MongoDB alongside Apache and MySQL
  • One installer produces a working Apache, MariaDB and PHP environment
  • Control panel starts and stops each service without editing config files
  • Download asks for an email address
  • No Linux desktop build mentioned
  • Configured for convenience, not security; it is not meant to face the internet
  • Bundled component versions lag upstream releases
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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