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XAMPPFlyEnv
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • One installer produces a working Apache, MariaDB and PHP environment
  • Control panel starts and stops each service without editing config files
  • Manages many language runtimes, databases and web servers in one place
  • Local sites with custom domains and HTTPS
  • Configured for convenience, not security; it is not meant to face the internet
  • Bundled component versions lag upstream releases
  • 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: GPL-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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