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MAMP vs Laravel Herd
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MAMP
7.0Web development solution with Apache, Nginx, PHP & MySQL
Laravel Herd
6.0Laravel and PHP development environment manager
| Metric | MAMP | Laravel Herd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 120 | 359 |
| 90-day Installs | 326 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.9K | 4.2K |
| Version | 7.4 | 1.30.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 51 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | - |
| Open Issues | 3 | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 4, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
MAMP
MAMP offers a comprehensive local development environment for web applications, combining Apache, Nginx, PHP, and MySQL. It's ideal for developers needing a reliable setup to test and build web projects.
Provides a local server environment for testing and developing web applications.
Pros
- + Comprehensive local development setup
- + Supports both Apache and Nginx
- + Includes PHP and MySQL integration
- + Auto-updates available
Cons
- - GitHub information appears disconnected from the app
- - Open-source status is unclear
Laravel Herd
Laravel Herd streamlines Laravel and PHP development by managing environments and setups. It offers a seamless way to configure and run projects, benefiting developers who work with Laravel regularly.
Manages Laravel and PHP development environments, simplifying setup and configuration.
Pros
- + Simplifies Laravel project setup and management
- + Integrates well with the Laravel ecosystem
- + Active user base despite low GitHub activity
Cons
- - Limited community engagement and contributions
- - Unclear licensing terms may raise concerns