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DDEV vs AMPPS: catalog facts
DDEV	AMPPS
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, funded by sponsorships.	Freemium Downloadable after entering an email address; paid plans are listed on the pricing page.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS
Sets up PHP and Node.js environments quickly Project configuration can be version controlled and shared	Many PHP versions installable with one click Includes MongoDB alongside Apache and MySQL
Requires a Docker provider to be installed first macOS setup recommends at least 8GB of RAM	Download asks for an email address No Linux desktop build mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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