COMPARE CLEARLY

Choose the environment that fits your work.

LocalDeck is Windows-first and offline-first. Other solutions may fit better when you need Docker, macOS, Linux, or a Laravel-only workflow.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

Features can change by edition and version. Always check the linked official product pages before making a final choice.

Capability	LocalDeck	XAMPP	Laragon	Herd	DDEV
Primary approach	Windows native	Apache bundle	Windows native	Windows/macOS native	Docker containers
Account or activation required	No	No	No for local use	No for Basic	No
Complete offline runtime included	Yes	Yes	Depends on edition	Partly	No, Docker required
PHP version per project	Yes, simultaneously	Manual	Multiple versions	Yes	Yes
Automatic local HTTPS	Yes	Manual	Yes	Yes	Yes
App and Windows service modes	Yes	Windows services possible	Own process management	Own process management	Through Docker
Snapshots and safe repair	Built in	Not centralized	Limited	Depends on edition	Database snapshots
Local mail capture	Mailpit + Mail Management	Not standard	Mailpit	Available	Through add-on
Graphical database management included	phpMyAdmin	phpMyAdmin	Optional	External or Pro	External

LocalDeck

For Windows users who want a complete local stack, project isolation, repair, and offline runtimes in one dashboard.

For a familiar, straightforward Apache/PHP demo server without an extensive project layer.

For a lightweight Windows environment with extensible runtimes and fast project management.

For a highly streamlined Laravel and PHP workflow.

For teams that need reproducible Docker environments across operating systems.

VERIFY IT YOURSELF

Choose the EXE installer or extract the ZIP into a folder of your choice.