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Dhaval D.
Software analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great local server for development on windows"
4/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

- Easy to install and maintain

- Ideal Apache server for Windows OS

- Makes easy to switch between Multiple PHP versions

-Suitable for development on Windows as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

-I can not think of anything I dislike except logging mechanism can be better. currently, its files based on the Windows system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
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Verified User in Construction
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"WampServer - PHP development made easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

WampServer is one of the oldest and the best server stack for deploying an Apache, MySQL, PHP stack in a Windows environment.

The software provides a minimalistic UI for managing your entire web server configuration, from your virtual hosts to your PHP or Apache extensions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

Security is one of the primary feature while we develop for the internet. WampServer, although provides a robust environment for web development lacks in terms of security. That's a primary reason for not using the stack in a production environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vishal J.
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Vishal J.
Software Project Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"WAMP Server - The easiest way to jump start web development using PHP"
5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

The easiest tool to start web development using PHP. WAMP server incorporates Apache server, MySQL database and PHP backend server support. The tool is easy to install and setup on Windows operating system. Starting the server services and stopping the services is easily achieved. Server configuration like setting up ports for accepting request can be done by updating the configuration files. MySQL database management is quite simple with the PHPMYADMIN web interface. Also, you can easily change PHP versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

Installation may be tricky, if appropriate Visual C++ libraries are not installed. Before proceeding with the installation, read the installation docs carefully and install all required VC++ libraries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Moses G.
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Moses G.
Customer Support Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best Local server"
5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

Wamp server is easy to use. Simple to create a database and run MySQL commands. We use it to create WordPress local databases for website development and testing. It's a backup plan for our online website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

It requires you to do some configurations on the php.ini file for you to upload large image files in your database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Petar C.
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Petar C.
IT Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good virtual server for windows"
4.5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

Easy installation and a very useful tool for PHP development. Easy setup of PHP, MySQL, and Apache on the local machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

WampServer uses the same port as Skype so you must turn off skype when installing the WampServer. Some errors can happen when a project developed on Wamp is switched to Apache on Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steven D.
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Steven D.
Website Developer, SaaS Test Automation
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My 'go to' local Windows web server"
5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

A very robust web hosting environment for local development on Windows. Has handled any web app I've thrown at it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

There could be a little more flexibility with the PHP & MySQL version options, but it was only in isolated cases where this was a concern. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Becky S.
Senior Web Development
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effective local server for working on web applications with Apache, PHP and MySQL."
4.5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

In our organization, we use WampServer as a local server to evaluate the behavior of the applications we develop before uploading them to a hosting/web server and manage MySQL databases. Installing it is simple, its interface is intuitive, we can work on previous versions with ease, and its operation is efficient and flawless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

Developers who want to work with WampServer should be a little familiar with Apache servers, PHP code, and MySQL database to get the best out of this resource. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dhiraj S.
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Dhiraj S.
Web Development Intern
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best server and easy to use."
4/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

Best thing I like in wamp that it's free of cost and easy to used installation is same as normal software It is best for students It help us to do lowest possible configuration and minimize effort for making a computer to a development server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

Wampserver is not available for other platform however there is xamp. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Pabasara P.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The web developer's friend"
5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

This is very easy to install and configure. WampServer is user-friendly, and it is easy to operate. Its interface is simple. Primarily, this is light software. So, it is easy to manage the memory space though we build many different applications. Users can make and edit any application offline. Also, users can select relevant applications, pages through localhost quickly. So, it effective and time-saving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

WampServer's forum does not add much value when developers are stuck with problems, and community support is more minor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Raghavendra D.
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Raghavendra D.
Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Local Host very easy to use"
5/5
What do you like best about WampServer?

easy to use and very lightweight on the system load Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WampServer?

No dislikes as it's so comfortable to use than any local servers I have ever used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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