DevaronXAMPP alternative
Move beyond a basic localhost stack.
XAMPP is useful for simple Apache, PHP and MySQL work. Devaron is for developers who also want Nginx, PHP per project, local domains, local SSL, tunnels, database tools and a cleaner day-to-day desktop workflow.
Why developers outgrow basic stacks
A simple local server is enough for one small project. It becomes limiting when you need several PHP versions, HTTPS, clean local domains, remote previews, multiple databases and framework-specific project structure.
Devaron keeps the easy local-server idea but adds the workflow pieces expected by modern PHP and full-stack projects.
Not only Apache
Use Apache or Nginx depending on the project.
Not only one PHP version
Pin a different PHP version to each local site.
Not only MySQL
Work with MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and more.
Not only localhost
Use virtual hosts, local HTTPS and public URLs for temporary previews.
Good for PHP projects
- Laravel apps with schedulers and queues.
- WordPress sites that need clean local domains.
- Symfony projects with a `public` folder.
- Older PHP apps that cannot run on the newest PHP version.
Related pages
Laragon alternative - WAMP alternative - Local SSL and virtual hosts