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Winginx

Free#25 of 36 in Web Server Software

Winginx: A free Windows development environment with nginx, databases and local project tools. Ranked #25 of 36 in Web Server Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows local PHP and Node development.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Windows local PHP and Node development
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Bundles nginx, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis and memcached
- Supports multiple local websites with project and component controls
- Includes PHP configuration, rewrite conversion and local mail processing
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform limits use across other operating systems
- Designed for local development rather than hosted production deployment
- Does not provide verified HTTP/2, HTTP/3 or WebSocket support

Our verdict on Winginx

Winginx is a free Windows-based local web server environment for developers working with PHP and Node.js. It combines nginx with PHP, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis and memcached, giving teams a single environment for local websites and projects. The product also includes a server manager for starting and stopping components, PHP version selection, configuration controls, local mail processing and HTTP authentication settings. Its focus is development on Windows rather than operating a hosted production web server.

The breadth of its bundled development components is a central strength. Multiple local websites and projects can be managed within the environment, while project task management and time tracking add workflow features beyond basic server controls. Utilities for converting htaccess rules to nginx rewrites and for Punycode conversion address common local-development tasks. This makes Winginx a practical fit for developers who want PHP and Node.js services, databases and caching components available from one Windows application.

Winginx is best suited to Windows developers who value an all-in-one local workspace and do not need a cross-platform tool. It is less appropriate for teams selecting a production web-server product or requiring verified support for HTTP/2, HTTP/3 or WebSocket workloads. The published product material presents it as a local development and testing environment, so its strongest use case is building and configuring projects on a Windows machine. Developers seeking a narrower nginx installation, a production deployment platform or another operating system should choose an alternative.

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Winginx pricing

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

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Winginx fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
HTTP/2 support	Not verified
HTTP/3 support	Not verified
WebSocket support	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows
Plugin or module system	Yes
Windows support	Yes
Commercial support	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	winginx.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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