MAMP vs WampServer
When comparing MAMP vs WampServer, the Slant community recommends WampServer for most people. In the question“What are the best php localhost servers?” WampServer is ranked 4th while MAMP is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose WampServer is:
You can Install packages for differents releases of Apache Web Server, MySQL, MariaDB or PHP in order to have the latest releases of them.
Specs
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Pros
Pro has phpselector
you can select php version easily
Pro Easy to use
MAMP usually takes mere seconds to install. It runs right out of the box, with no additional changes to your system required.
Pro Ultra customizable releases of Apps and Services
You can Install packages for differents releases of Apache Web Server, MySQL, MariaDB or PHP in order to have the latest releases of them.
Pro Customizable app menu items
You can customize the App menu Items for launch your local Website(s) in your prefered browser or even in alternatives http ports.
Pro Easy VirtualHost creation
Virtual hosts can be created at the click of a button
Cons
Con phpMyadmin does not work
phpMyadmin cannot be accessed either without password or with root and blank password.
Con It's hard to configure VHOSTS
There's no easy way for creating or edit VHOSTS configs.
Con Hard to find documentation
No English manual available on the main website.
Con It's hard to configure VHOSTS
There's no easy way for creating or edit VHOSTS configs.