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AMPPS overview

What is AMPPS?

AMPPS Stack :

AMPPS is a stack of Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, PHP, Perl & Python.

AMPPS enables you to focus more on using applications rather than maintaining them.

With AMPPS you can create a website by installing any of the 250+ Apps, customizing it, and then simply publishing it on the internet via a wide choice of hosting service providers.

250+ Apps and increasing

Softaculous AMPPS helps you deploy Apps on your server.

We have covered a wide array of Categories so that everyone could find the required application one would need to power their business.

AMPPS is one of the best WAMPPP and MAMP stacks you can get with so many preconfigured Apps.

Simple SQL Management :

You can create multiple MySQL databases and manage them easily with phpMyAdmin.

AMPPS also has a SQLite Manager for managing SQLite databases.

NoSQL Management :

You can create multiple MongoDB databases and manage them easily with RockMongo.

Multi Domain AMP Stack :

You can deploy various Apps either on your localhost or on your network. AMPPS allows you to configure these domains (localhost or your network) very easily. If you want an App e.g. a wiki for your local office intranet, you can easily do that with AMPPS.

You can deploy Apps across multiple domains you own, by the click of a button.

Save Time :

AMPPS enables you to deploy various Apps like forums, blogs, wikis, CMS, galleries by the click of a button. You can concentrate more on your business and less on deploying these Apps.

You can also see the Demos of various Apps as well as Ratings and Reviews of the many users who have used these apps before.

Scripts or Apps one can install via Softaculous AMPPS :

Zikula, phpBB, Serendipity, Noahs Classifieds, Xoops, ocPortal, AEF, XMB, Open Blog, Drupal 6, Gallery, b2evolution, LifeType, LinPHA, Joomla, Joomla 1.7, WebCalendar, DokuWiki, Website Baker, sNews, UseBB, Geeklog, MediaWiki, WordPress, Coppermine, TinyWebGallery, dotProject, Drupal, Mambo, PHP-Nuke, Nucleus, Dotclear, Textpattern, MyBB, Phorum, PunBB, Piwigo, Pixelpost, ZenPhoto, PhpWiki, PmWiki, TikiWiki, OpenX, Kamads, PHPads, phpicalendar, phpScheduleIt, phpCollab, PHProjekt, ProjectPier, phpList, Webinsta Maillist, poMMo, SquirrelMail, ccMail, LimeSurvey, phpESP, CJ Dynamic Poll, EasyPoll, LittlePoll, Simple PHP Poll, Zen Cart, Magento, Freeway, osCommerce, OpenCart, phpShop, PrestaShop, phpBook, BellaBook, VX Guestbook, Lazarus, RicarGBooK, Advanced Guestbook, SMF, Crafty Syntax, Help Center Live, HESK, osTicket, ExoPHPDesk, phpSupport, Open Web Messenger, phpOnline, Aardvark Topsites, Typo3, FAQMasterFlex, phpLD, Pligg, Open-Realty, Moodle, WeBid, kPlaylist, Podcast Generator, Impleo, BlackNova Traders, Shadows Rising, Word Search Puzzle, Multiplayer Checkers, PhpGedView, MODx, eggBlog, phpAlbum, Shutter, Claroline, PHPfileNavigator, Mantis Bug Tracker, Advanced Poll, SugarCRM, FluxBB, Dolphin, CubeCart, CodeIgniter, phpFormGenerator, phpMyFAQ, ClipBucket, 4images, OpenDocMan, iQDesk, Elgg, Pixie, WHMCS, e107, OpenClassifieds, AccountLab Plus, script.aculo.us, jQuery, Ext JS, Scripty2, MochiKit, MooTools, YUI, Prototype, Rico, Dojo, AJS, Raphael, Sizzle, VidiScript, Piwik, YOURLS, Gregarius, Concrete5, phpwcms, WikkaWiki, bbPress, phpFreeChat, Jcow, StatusNet, Feng Office, eyeOS, OrangeHRM, cFTP, PHP Point Of Sale, PHP QR Code, FrontAccounting, Dolibarr, ATutor, Vanilla, PHPDevShell, PRADO, Symfony, yii, Zend, Vtiger, The Bug Genie, TaskFreak, TCExam, LetoDMS, DoceboLMS, Mound, DIY, PhpOpenBiz, xAjax, AjaxAC, CMS Made Simple, PaintbrushJS, OpenNewsletter, TheHostingTool, TomatoCart, BlueERP, Oxwall, SimplePie, SimpleInvoices, ExtCalendar, Beatz, Form Tools, Etano, Contao, Plogger, Trellis Desk, phpDocumentor, AmpJuke, PHPKode Guestbook, Omeka, phpMyAdmin, Adminer, SQLiteManager, Hablator, SilverStripe, PyroCMS, PageCookery, GPixPixel, Arfooo, PHPWeby, Avactis, Smarty, videoDB, Collabtive, PASTE, phpCOIN, Zazavi, Open Journal Systems, Quick.Cart, Tine

Many more are still in the making.

Key benefits of using AMPPS

AMPPS Features :
A complete package on your desktop, same like the server that provides many open source web applications.
Application Management, Domain management, Database management, etc are provided in a secure environment to ease your development.

AMPPS with Softaculous
Softaculous is ready for your desktops with AMPPS to boost your development. Like servers, now auto-installation is possible on your desktop too.
It provides your favourite script installations by the click of a button.

Easy to get. Free to use:
Get everything you need to start running web applications with AMPPS using the Softaculous Auto Installer. The simple and streamlined installer will get your development ready to go. You will be provided the latest version of AMPPS including databse and scripting languages. The auto-installer includes the latest version of all the scritpts.
The best thing is, it's free! GET AMPPS NOW.

Create your website:
To get started creating websites, just download and install AMPPS with Softaculous auto-installer. You'll be up and running less than 5 minutes! Once AMPPS is installed, install the latest version of your favorite free web applications such as Joomla!, WordPress, Magento, Dolphin using Softaculous.

Small, but complete package:
AMPPS is a free Web development tool that installs in minutes and brings together database software like MySQL, MongoDB and programming languages into a single, integrated experience. AMPPS lets you code, and test PHP, Perl & Python applications.

Same like Server, on your Desktop:
Using AMPPS with Softaculous on your desktop, you get the same powerful database engine, and environment that your Web site uses on the internet. This ensures that your transition from development to production is smooth and seamless.

Open Source Scripts :
AMPPS with Softaculous connects you to a world of popular and free open-source Web applications, including Joomla!, WordPress, Magento, Dolphin and more. Simply select your favourite script, and it handles the downloading and installation of your new Web site.

Configuring AMPPS :
AMPPS provides you to create and delete local or network domains. You can manage Apache, MySQL and MongoDB very easily with AMPPS. It also provides you a Security Centre to secure your AMPPS installation.

Database:
You can create multiple MySQL, SQLite and MongoDB databases and manage them easily with phpMyAdmin, SQLite Manager and RockMongo. You can create, add, delete databases and can change the root password.

Boost your development :
Forget the manual installation even on your desktop now. Softaculous is ready for your desktop to boost your development. Softaculous provides you the auto-installation of your favourite scripts like Joomla!, WordPress, Magento, Dolphin and more by just the click of a button on your desktop.

Ready for the OFFICE :
Businesses around the world have shown an increased usage of Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, PHP, Python, Perl applications as they enable users to share information with ease and great flexibility. At the same time managing these apps is a tedious tasks. With AMPPS you can deploy office apps like Wikis for internal documentation, CRM / ERP apps for task management, Calendars, Polls and survey applications, Project Management apps and so on. AMPPS will take care of installing and managing these apps. AMPPS can help you deploy apps which will save a lot of your paperwork.

Programming Laguages:
PHP:
PHP is a general-purpose scripting language originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages.

Perl:
Perl is a highly capable, feature-rich programming language with over 23 years of development. Perl runs on over 100 platforms from portables to mainframes and is suitable for both rapid prototyping and large scale development projects.

Python:
Python is an interpreted, general-purpose high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability.

Starting price

12 /
per year

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AMPPS reviews

Overall rating

4.2

/5

14

Positive reviews

79

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7.69/10
Rating distribution

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Pros
“There are more functions of this software but this is the most important one for me.”
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Sven H.

Power Engineer

“I rely on this to install wordpress. This is an easy to use installer to install software required for my websites.”

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“I used this along with wordpress, when I had a question they answered quickly and clearly. Since it runs sort of in the background, I know it reccommended using it.”
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Elizabeth S.

Network

Cons
“Sometimes updates mess up with the installation and backups stop working.”

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“No value to client - company with bad management.”
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Anand M.

Director

“Right now the site is throwing errors - I have logged a ticket and I am waiting for a response.”
BM

Benjamin M.

Sales + Lead Dev

Who uses AMPPS?

Based on 14 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Financial Services
Internet
Apparel & Fashion
Others

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AMPPS's features

Features rating:

License management
Patch management
Remote access/control

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AMPPS pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

12

Per year

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Free trial
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User opinions about AMPPS price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of AMPPS's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“There are more functions of this software but this is the most important one for me.”
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Sven H.

Power Engineer

“I rely on this to install wordpress. This is an easy to use installer to install software required for my websites.”

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AMPPS support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

AMPPS FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does AMPPS offer?

AMPPS has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $12.00/year
Pricing model: Free, Subscription
Free Trial: Available

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Q. Who are the typical users of AMPPS?

AMPPS has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business


Q. What languages does AMPPS support?

AMPPS supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does AMPPS offer an API?

No, AMPPS does not have an API available.

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