DAMP vs. Alternatives
Compare DAMP to other PHP development solutions
Compare DAMP to other PHP development environments.
Comparison Overview
vs. Laravel Herd
| Feature | DAMP | Laravel Herd |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Docker containers | Binary installation |
| Learning | Docker & containerization | Vendor-specific tool |
| Production Parity | Container-based | Different from production |
| Service Flexibility | Any Docker service | Bundled services |
| Team Consistency | Docker containers | OS-dependent |
DAMP uses Docker containers, while Herd uses native binaries.
vs. DDEV/Lando
| Feature | DAMP | DDEV/Lando |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Visual desktop app | CLI commands |
| Configuration | GUI-based | Configuration files |
| Daily Usage | GUI interactions | Terminal commands |
| Error Handling | Visual feedback | Terminal messages |
| Setup | Desktop application | CLI installation |
DAMP provides a GUI, while DDEV and Lando use command-line interfaces.
vs. XAMPP/MAMP
| Feature | DAMP | XAMPP/MAMP |
|---|---|---|
| Isolation | Containerized | System-wide installation |
| Version Management | Multiple versions per project | One version system-wide |
| System Impact | Minimal (Docker only) | Modifies system configuration |
| Conflicts | Isolated containers | Port and version conflicts |
| Architecture | Docker-based | Native installation |
XAMPP/MAMP install directly on your system, while DAMP uses isolated containers.
DAMP Characteristics
Docker Containerization
Container-Based Development
Uses Docker containers for isolated project environments.
Visual Management
GUI Application
Desktop interface for container and service management.
DevContainer Integration
VS Code DevContainers
Native VS Code DevContainer support for development.
Key Differences
DAMP provides:
- Visual interface for container management
- Docker containerization
- VS Code DevContainer integration
Download DAMP to try Docker-based PHP development.