DDEV
DDEV is an open-source, container-based tool designed to simplify local web development. It provides a standardized environment for PHP, Node.js, and various databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, eliminating the need for complex Docker configuration. It supports multiple concurrent projects, custom domains, and HTTPS, with pre-configured presets for popular CMS platforms like Drupal, WordPress, and Laravel. It is cross-platform and highly extensible.
Checked on Oct 18, 2026.
Alternative resources
Dokku
An open source Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) built on Docker and Git, allowing deployment of Heroku-compatible applications on single hardware hosts.
Kubernetes
Open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications across clusters.
KitOps
Open source tool for packaging and versioning AI models, datasets, and agent components as OCI artifacts for secure, standardized deployment.