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XAMPP vs MAMP
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XAMPP
7.0Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP, and Perl
MAMP
7.0Web development solution with Apache, Nginx, PHP & MySQL
| Metric | XAMPP | MAMP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 25 | 138 |
| 90-day Installs | 101 | 486 |
| 365-day Installs | 481 | 2.3K |
| Version | 8.2.4-0 | 7.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 35 | 51 |
| GitHub Forks | 39 | 6 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 3 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | HTML | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 27, 2014 | Dec 4, 2013 |
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- - Some features may be outdated
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