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Laravel HerdFlyEnv
Freemium

Free for the core environment; Herd Pro is a paid upgrade with extra features.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Native binaries with no Docker or VM required
  • Switch PHP versions quickly
  • Manages many language runtimes, databases and web servers in one place
  • Local sites with custom domains and HTTPS
  • Database services, mail and log tools are part of the paid Pro tier
  • Focused on PHP and Laravel rather than other stacks
  • Large feature set takes time to learn
  • Recent focus on AI agent workflows may not suit everyone
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
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Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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