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DDEV vs FlyEnv: catalog facts
DDEV	FlyEnv
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, funded by sponsorships.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Sets up PHP and Node.js environments quickly Project configuration can be version controlled and shared	Manages many language runtimes, databases and web servers in one place Local sites with custom domains and HTTPS
Requires a Docker provider to be installed first macOS setup recommends at least 8GB of RAM	Large feature set takes time to learn Recent focus on AI agent workflows may not suit everyone
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open 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 1, 2026

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