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Portable Apache, Maria DB, PHP for Windows vs Sandstorm

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

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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Sandstorm

Sandstorm

Development

Sandstorm is an open source platform for self-hosting web apps. It allows you to run web apps on your own server while isolating them into secure sandboxes. Sandstorm handles authentication, access control, versioning, and backups for the apps.

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