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Open Server vs Portable Apache, Maria DB, PHP for Windows

A side-by-side look at Open Server and Portable Apache, Maria DB, PHP for Windows. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Open Server

Open Server

Development

Open Server is a free local server environment for Windows, allowing you to run a web server, FTP server, MySQL and other services on your own computer for development and testing purposes.

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Portable Apache, Maria DB, PHP for Windows

Portable Apache, Maria DB, PHP for Windows

Development

Portable Apache, MariaDB, PHP is an all-in-one package that allows you to run a local web server on Windows without needing to install anything. It bundles Apache, MariaDB, PHP and other components in a portable app.

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