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DDEV vs DevKinsta: catalog facts
DDEV	DevKinsta
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, funded by sponsorships.	Free Free to use; Kinsta's hosting is a separate paid service.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Sets up PHP and Node.js environments quickly Project configuration can be version controlled and shared	One-click WordPress and Multisite setup Built-in database manager and email inbox
Requires a Docker provider to be installed first macOS setup recommends at least 8GB of RAM	Requires Docker, which uses noticeable resources Deployment integration only targets Kinsta hosting
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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