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XAMPP vs AMPPS

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XAMPP

7.0
Developer Tools

Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP, and Perl

AMPPS

6.0
Developer Tools

Software stack for website development

Metric XAMPP AMPPS
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 25 6
90-day Installs 101 19
365-day Installs 481 79
Version 8.2.4-0 4.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 35 1
GitHub Forks 39 9
Open Issues 7 -
License
Language HTML PHP
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 11y ago
First Seen Jan 27, 2014 Mar 23, 2014

Reviews

XAMPP

XAMPP is a comprehensive local development environment offering Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl, ideal for testing web applications without complex setup. It benefits web developers seeking a quick, all-in-one solution.

Provides a local server environment for testing web applications.

Pros

  • + Easy setup for local development
  • + Includes essential web development tools
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Free and widely used
  • + Active community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Security concerns noted
  • - Some features may be outdated

AMPPS

AMPPS offers a one-click solution for setting up a comprehensive web development environment, making it ideal for developers who want to quickly start projects without manual configuration.

Provides a complete software stack for website development, including tools like Apache, MySQL, and PHP.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Includes essential web development tools
  • + Quick setup for projects

Cons

  • - No updates since 2014
  • - Lack of community support