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Find your local development workflow

A free XAMPP alternative for Windows

Keep the familiar Apache, PHP, and phpMyAdmin workflow, with MySQL 8.4 LTS, per-project PHP and trusted local HTTPS, and additional PHP versions in the desktop app.

A free XAMPP alternative for Windows
FeatureDevStackBoxXAMPP (Windows)
PriceFree (MIT)Free
PHP8.3 bundled; additional 8.2–8.5 branches in the appWindows downloads through PHP 8.2.12
DatabaseMySQL 8.4.11 LTSMariaDB 10.4.32
Local sitesUnlimitedUnlimited
Moving projectsImport copies htdocs; databases move separatelyExport existing databases before migrating

Checked October 18, 2026. Official XAMPP downloads. Offerings and pricing may change.

Which fits your work?

Use DevStackBox when you want MySQL 8.4 LTS and in-app PHP version selection on Windows. XAMPP remains a familiar option with distributions for other operating systems. MySQL and MariaDB are different products: test database exports, SQL compatibility, and application settings before switching.

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