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Devilbox

Free#33 of 40 in Container Development EnvironmentsDevelopment Environment Management Tools

Devilbox: A flexible open-source stack for classic PHP and service-based local development. Ranked #33 of 40 in Container Development Environments by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for classic PHP and service-stack development.

5.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Classic PHP and service-stack development
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Selectable PHP versions with Apache or Nginx support
- Automatic virtual hosts, DNS records, and development SSL certificates
- Built-in intranet plus databases, email testing, and extra services
Where it doesn't
- Requires Docker and Docker Compose for local orchestration
- The broad service configuration may be more than simple projects need
- Its focus is local development rather than hosted production environments

Our verdict on Devilbox

Devilbox is an open-source, Dockerized local development environment for Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted setups. It is aimed at PHP and web developers who need configurable LAMP, LEMP, or MEAN-oriented services rather than a minimal single-runtime workspace. Docker Compose manages the stack, while selectable PHP versions, Apache or Nginx, databases, Redis, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Solr, and MailHog support projects with varied service requirements. The project was founded in 2016 and is MIT-licensed.

Its strongest fit is classic PHP development that benefits from repeatable service orchestration and convenient local routing. Automatic virtual hosts, DNS records, and development SSL certificates reduce the need to configure those pieces separately for each project. The built-in intranet provides visibility into service status, configuration, databases, and captured email. Email catch-all support and local email viewing are particularly useful for checking application messages without relying on external delivery services. Devilbox also integrates with PhpStorm, Visual Studio Code, Atom, and Sublime Text.

The trade-off is scope. A developer working on a small project with one PHP version and few dependencies may find the wider stack unnecessary, while teams that want a hosted environment or a production deployment platform should choose a different category of tool. Devilbox is free, cross-platform, and open source, but its Docker and Docker Compose foundation still requires comfort with containerized local development. Choose it for configurable PHP service stacks, multiple runtime versions, and local infrastructure visibility; avoid it when the priority is the smallest possible setup or a managed development service.

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Devilbox pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Devilbox fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Desktop platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows
Local Kubernetes	Not verified
Compose workflows	Yes
Cluster mode	Not verified
IDE integration	Yes
Resource controls	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	devilbox.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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