Web servers & languages
Apache and Nginx, PHP with multiple versions, Node.js and Python — start, stop and switch versions in a click. An optional watchdog auto-restarts a service if it crashes.
Free · Portable
Your entire local stack,
in one app.
Devaron is a free, portable all-in-one local development environment. Apache, Nginx, multi-version PHP, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and more — with auto virtual hosts, SSL and one-click sharing. Lightweight installer, no clutter.
100% free
Available on WinGet
Multilingual
Dark & Light
If you're looking for a good local development environment, Devaron is an all-in-one app that replaces the usual tangle of installers and config files. It bundles the servers, databases and tools you need, manages them with one click, and stays out of your way — one modern app, one lightweight installer and no config-file grind.
Everything in one app
All the pieces of a real web stack, managed from a single clean interface.
A PHP version per site
Pin a different PHP version to each project (with a global default), on Apache and Nginx alike. Most tools only do this globally — Devaron does it per site.
Databases
MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and Memcached, plus Meilisearch as a built-in search engine. Manage them in the browser with phpMyAdmin and Adminer (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite).
Built-in database manager
Browse, edit and query your databases right inside the app — tables, inline cell editing, structure and SQL, phpMyAdmin-style. Works with local servers and your own remote MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL.
Sites & domains
Every folder in your www becomes a site automatically. Pretty URLs (virtual hosts) with your own domain suffix, local SSL/HTTPS, and Laravel/Symfony public folders detected.
Share to the internet
One click puts any site online with a public URL via Cloudflare Tunnel (no account) or ngrok — choosing the web server and HTTP/HTTPS.
Create a site in one click
New project right from the app: blank, Laravel, Symfony, WordPress or Node + Vite — it scaffolds the folder, picks the PHP version and can create the database for you. You can also start one by cloning a Git repository.
Reverse proxy & phone QR
Point a pretty domain at any local port (Vite, Node, Python) with a reverse proxy, and open any site on your phone with a QR code over the same Wi-Fi.
Utilities & quick commands
A built-in dev toolbox — JSON, URL encode, color, QR, JWT, hashes, Base64, UUID, timestamps and a port finder — plus quick system commands and a Ctrl+K palette.
Developer tools
Git, Composer, phpMyAdmin, Adminer and Mailpit for catching test emails. One-click Xdebug per PHP version, and a terminal that already knows your environment (PHP, Node, Composer on PATH).
Task scheduler
Run commands on a schedule inside the Devaron environment — perfect for the Laravel scheduler, queue jobs and maintenance scripts.
Dashboard & logs
Live CPU, memory, disk, GPU and network usage, quick links, and real-time logs for every service.
Quality of life
Portable app layout, lightweight installer, system tray, run at startup, auto-update, dark/light themes and multiple languages.
Feedback in one click
Found a bug or have an idea? Send it straight from the app — no account, no forum hunting.
WinGet & silent install
Install with winget install -e --id Revoltz.Devaron, or automate the installer with --silent and --dir "C:\Devaron".
More than a local server
Devaron also replaces a pile of small utilities that developers normally install and configure separately.
A native database workbench
Edit rows and structures, run SQL, import or export, and manage local MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and MongoDB. Remote SQL connections work in the same interface.
An offline developer toolbox
Test APIs, preview SEO, inspect processes, work with regex and bcrypt, generate secrets or fake data, and convert images without opening a dozen websites.
A complete project workflow
Clone a Git repository or scaffold a project, create its database, choose its PHP and web root, proxy Node or Vite with WebSocket support, then open it on your phone by QR.
Debugging and resilience built in
Enable Xdebug per PHP version, import new runtime versions, free busy ports, watch live logs, schedule commands and let the watchdog restart crashed services.
Why developers pick Devaron
Per-site PHP
Run legacy and modern projects side by side — PHP 7.4 here, 8.4 there — without ever touching a config file.
Truly portable
A small installer puts everything in one folder, with no registry mess. You can still move or back it up like a portable stack.
One-click sharing
Show a client your work in seconds with a public URL — no deploy, no setup.
Native & modern
A fast, clean desktop app — not a stack of scripts. Dropdowns, icons, dark mode, your language.
Free
Free to use, forever. If it saves you time, a donation keeps it growing.
Frameworks ready
Laravel, WordPress, Symfony and any PHP/Node project run out of the box — public folders and pretty URLs included.
Technical comparison
What each Windows local environment includes in its standard workflow.
| Capability | Most completeDevaron | Laragon | XAMPP | WampServer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Different PHP per site, simultaneously | Native per-site routing | Profiles / global switch | One version per install | Global version switch |
| Database workbench inside the app | SQL + Redis + Mongo + remote SQL | Database Manager / optional phpMyAdmin | phpMyAdmin | phpMyAdmin + Adminer |
| Public sharing from a project | Cloudflare without account + ngrok | ngrok with token | External setup | External setup |
| Integrated offline developer utilities | API, SEO, regex, bcrypt, secrets, images and more | Not documented as built in | Not documented as built in | Not documented as built in |
| Service crash watchdog | Auto-restart + native notification | Service orchestration | Manual setup | Manual setup |
| Task scheduler in the environment | Built-in scheduler and live output | External setup | External setup | External setup |
| Node/Vite reverse proxy workflow | Proxy + WebSocket + phone QR | Quick share via ngrok | Manual setup | Manual setup |
| Language support and language editor | 6 languages + custom language creator | Not documented as built in | Not documented as built in | Not documented as built in |
Feature comparison, not a synthetic speed test. Based on standard documented workflows; “not documented” does not mean impossible with extensions or manual setup.
Methodology and official sources
Reviewed July 2026. Devaron capabilities were validated in the current application; competitor details use their official documentation.
Get Devaron
Install from WinGet, download the Windows installer, or automate a silent setup.
Install with one command
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:
winget install -e --id Revoltz.Devaron
Package ID Revoltz.Devaron · Windows x64 · installer hash checked by WinGet
Windows installer — downloads the latest Devaron package · 64-bit
Frequently asked questions
Is Devaron free?
Yes — completely free to use. Devaron is not open source, but it's free and supported by optional donations.
Is it open source?
No. The source isn't public, but the app is free for everyone and always will be.
Can I really run a different PHP version per project?
Yes. Pick a PHP version per site (with a global default) and Devaron routes each one correctly on both Apache and Nginx.
How do I manage my databases?
Use the native database workbench for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis and MongoDB, including remote SQL connections. phpMyAdmin and Adminer are also included.
Which platforms are supported?
Devaron runs on Windows today with a lightweight installer that downloads the latest package and supports silent command-line installs. macOS and other platforms are on the way.
How is Devaron different?
Devaron bundles everything — Apache, Nginx, per-site PHP, multiple databases and one-click sharing — in one modern, portable app, with a lightweight installer and no config-file grind.
Free, powered by you
Devaron will always be free. If it makes your day easier, a donation helps keep it alive and improving.