DesktopServer vs Sandboxie Plus

DesktopServer

Description: DesktopServer is an open source WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP) distribution that allows developers to run web server software on Windows desktops for testing purposes. It is free, easy to install and configure.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Sandboxie Plus

Description: Sandboxie Plus is a free, open source sandbox program that allows users to isolate and run programs in an isolated environment, preventing them from making permanent changes to the underlying system. It's useful for testing suspicious software or browsing unsafe websites.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

DesktopServer Features

• Bundled with Apache, MySQL, PHP and other components required for web development
• Allows running a web server on Windows desktop for testing purposes
• Open source and free to download and use
• Easy to install and configure
• Supports running PHP applications locally
• Includes phpMyAdmin for MySQL database administration
• Allows choosing desired versions of Apache, PHP, MySQL etc during setup
• Portable installation allows running from USB drives
• Includes web-based DesktopServer control panel

Sandboxie Plus Features

• Isolates programs in a sandbox to prevent permanent changes
• Allows sandboxed programs limited access to parts of the file system and registry
• Can sandbox browsers for secure web browsing
• Open source and free
• Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11

DesktopServer

• Open Source

Sandboxie Plus

• Open Source