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Local WP

Provides a simple, local development environment with a friendly GUI. Uses Docker under the hood, similar to Vagrant but less tech experience needed.

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  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
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Cyber Nautilus
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The claim that Local by FlyWheel is available for free is false and misleading. I downloaded their half a GB sized software, most of which is just a custom Virtual Box VM. Not only did it stutter and failed to install properly on my Window 7 64 bit computer system, but when launched, it just redirected to their website, where I was made to jump through various hoops which ultimately ended up at.... their payment gateway!

I backed away and tried to hunt for the free option to work with WP on my own computer i.e. not hosted somewhere - couldn't find any, neither on their website nor in their knowledge-base.

Now I'm not claiming that I made an exhaustive search. But that is exactly my point - the duplicitousness of this company in dangling the carrot of free to lure people then harvesting their e-mails and what-not. And making the free product so difficult to find that technically they can't be called liars but it'd be out of reach of all but the doggedest pursuers.

Recommendation: Avoid like the plague. Instead go for Instant WP - a totally honest offering.

Disclaimer: I have not been compensated in any way or manner by Instant WP for this review. I am just a long time, satisfied user.

RemovedUser
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Best way to develop a WordPress website on your computer.

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Dave Mackey
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Nifty idea, but I've run into a few blocking issues trying to use it on a Windows 10 system.

marcobruno
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Easy wordpress development workflow. it's possible access to single container via ssh and install other app like wordmove. Bellissimo!

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What is Local WP?

Stop debugging local environments and spend more time launching WordPress sites.

SPEED AND SIMPLICITY Flywheel is fast and functional, so we brought those features to the slickest local WordPress development application in the world.

SIMPLE DEMO URLS Show off your latest work! Create shareable URLs to demo your local WordPress sites to clients, collaborators, friends, or adoring fans.

SSH + WP-CLI ACCESS Local by Flywheel offers simple root SSH access to individual sites, so you can tinker around if your heart desires.

ONE-CLICK WORDPRESS INSTALLATION Local by Flywheel makes creating a local WordPress site a light breeze, so you don’t have to bother with setting it up yourself!

HASSLE-FREE LOCAL SSL SUPPORT Any site created via Local by Flywheel will automatically have a self-signed certificate created. Green padlock achieved!

FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT OPTIONS Hot-swap between NGINX or Apache 2.4, or switch between PHP versions. Everything will stay up and running!

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    US flagWPEngine, Inc.

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $20 and $50 per month + free version with limited functionality.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 2.7

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Local WP was added to AlternativeTo by rrrrevel on and this page was last updated . Local WP is sometimes referred to as Local by Flywheel, Local.