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MAMP vs ngrok: What are the differences?

Key Differences between MAMP and ngrok

MAMP and ngrok are two popular tools used in web development, but they serve different purposes and have distinct features. Here are the key differences between MAMP and ngrok:

  1. Local Development Environment vs. Tunneling Service: MAMP is a local development environment that allows developers to set up a complete web server on their local machine. It includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP, making it easy to develop and test websites locally. On the other hand, ngrok is a tunneling service that provides developers with a public URL to access their local web server. It allows developers to share their locally hosted websites with others over the internet.

  2. Platform Compatibility: MAMP is designed for Mac operating systems and offers a user-friendly interface for setting up and managing the local development environment. Ngrok, on the other hand, is platform-independent and supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux. It provides a command-line interface for configuring and running the tunneling service.

  3. Ease of Installation and Configuration: MAMP provides a simple installation process and comes with a pre-configured setup that requires minimal configuration. It includes a control panel to manage Apache, MySQL, and PHP settings. In contrast, ngrok requires downloading and installing the appropriate version for the operating system and configuring it through command-line options or configuration files.

  4. Custom Domain and SSL: MAMP allows developers to set up virtual hosts and configure custom domain names for testing purposes. It also supports SSL certificate installation for secure connections. Ngrok, in contrast, provides a temporary public URL that includes a randomly generated hostname provided by the service. While ngrok does offer paid plans that allow for the use of custom domains, SSL certificate installation is only available on those paid plans.

  5. Port Forwarding and Firewall Compatibility: MAMP allows developers to specify which port to use for Apache, making it compatible with different firewall settings. It also allows developers to easily switch between different versions of PHP. On the other hand, ngrok automatically configures port forwarding to route traffic from the public URL to the local web server, making it easy to expose a local server behind firewalls and NATs.

  6. Pricing and License: MAMP offers both a free and paid version, with the paid version providing additional features such as unlimited virtual hosts and SSL. Ngrok also offers both free and paid plans, with free users having limitations on usage and features. The paid plans provide additional benefits such as custom domains, reserved TCP addresses, and increased connection limits.

In summary, MAMP is a local development environment that allows developers to set up and test websites on their local machine, while ngrok is a tunneling service that provides a public URL for accessing locally hosted websites. MAMP is platform-specific (Mac), has an easy installation process, allows for custom domain and SSL configuration, and offers a control panel for managing settings. Ngrok is platform-independent, requires configuration through command-line options, provides temporary public URLs with randomly generated hostnames, and handles port forwarding and firewall compatibility. Ultimately, the choice between MAMP and ngrok depends on the specific needs and preferences of the developer.

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Pros of MAMP
Pros of ngrok
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    Comes with PHP and phpmyadmin preinstalled
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    Great Support of Native Languages
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    Easy to use
  • 11
    Super-fast
  • 7
    Free
  • 6
    Awesome traffic analysis page
  • 5
    Reliable custom domains
  • 1
    Mobile development
  • 1
    Shares service-wide metrics
  • 0
    Supports UTP And HTTPS

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Cons of MAMP
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    • 5
      Doesn't Support UDP
    • 1
      El tunel SSH cambia de dominio constantemente

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    What is MAMP?

    It can be installed under macOS and Windows with just a few clicks. It provides them with all the tools they need to run WordPress on their desktop PC for testing or development purposes, for example. It doesn't matter if you prefer Apache or Nginx or if you want to work with PHP, Python, Perl or Ruby.

    What is ngrok?

    ngrok is a reverse proxy that creates a secure tunnel between from a public endpoint to a locally running web service. ngrok captures and analyzes all traffic over the tunnel for later inspection and replay.

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    What are some alternatives to MAMP and ngrok?
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    It consists mainly of the Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB database, and interpreters for scripts written in the PHP and Perl programming languages.
    Docker
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    Local by Flywheel
    It is a free local development environment designed to simplify the workflow of WordPress developers and designers. It makes creating a local WordPress site a light breeze. Any site created with it, will automatically have a self-signed certificate created.
    AMP
    It is an open source initiative that makes it easy for publishers to create mobile-friendly content once and have it load instantly everywhere.
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