Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to DesktopServer

Create WordPress websites locally and quickly with ease.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. DesktopServer launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Local▲182

   A beautiful, free app for developing WordPress sites locally

   2020 · localwp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Desk 3.0▲211

   Writing, blogging, and notetaking for WordPress

   2016 · desk.pm · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Wordpress Desktop▲29

   Official native app for Wordpress (Mac & PC)

   2016 · apps.wordpress.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   WordPress 7.0▲255

   Hey folks, I would like to show you a new WordPress plugin and ask you for your opinion. The plugin allows you to find large files in your WordPress installation. This is useful, for example, when hard disk space is running low or backups are becoming too large or taking too long. If you like it, I am happy to get a rating on wordpress.org. I am thankful for any review / comment! Thanks, Marcel

   May 2026 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Elementor▲410

   Advanced drag & drop live page builder for WordPress.

   2016 · trk.elementor.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FlyWheel▲100

   Beautifully simple WordPress hosting

   2014 · getflywheel.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Codeable▲85

   Get your WordPress tasks done

   2014 · codeable.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   WordMark▲78

   A lightweight blog publishing editor for Markdown writers

   2016 · wordmarkapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Beaver Builder▲233

   A drag and drop design system for WordPress

   2017 · wpbeaverbuilder.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    WP Foundry, a desktop WordPress management tool▲13

    Desktop app for WordPress site management. Update plugins, check vulnerabilities, manage users, and take backups locally. Free for two sites.

    2024 · wpfoundry.app · its alternatives →

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    IncludeWP▲187

    Top open-source frameworks for WordPress plugin & theme devs

    2016 · includewp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Make▲95

    Beautiful and customizable WordPress page builder.

    2016 · thethemefoundry.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Tap▲120

    Loveable WordPress hosting

    2015 · thisistap.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Local by Flywheel▲17

    Local WordPress development made simple

    2016 · localwp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    BlogVault▲83

    WordPress backups, auto & test restore, migrations & more!

    2016 · blogvault.net · its alternatives →

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    OptimizePress▲129

    Marketing site/landing page builder for Wordpress

    2015 · optimizepress.com · its alternatives →

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    Elementor Cloud Beta▲107

    Fastest way to create WordPress sites, now in the Cloud.

    2020 · trk.elementor.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    VersionPress▲77

    --- version control for WordPress built on Git

    2014 · versionpress.net · its alternatives →

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    ManageWP▲69

    Update Your Wordpress Sites Quickly, Easily and Securely

    2014 · managewp.com · its alternatives →

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    Simply Static▲73

    The static site generator for WordPress

    2021 · simplystatic.com · its alternatives →

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    Reactor▲86

    Build mobile apps with deep WordPress integration

    2015 · reactor.apppresser.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    WP Foundry▲12

    A desktop WordPress administration app

    2024 · wpfoundry.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    AddThis for WordPress▲77

    Easy tools for driving conversions & engagement

    2014 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

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    Murkstom WordPress▲71

    Turn any WordPress blog into iOS and Android mobile app

    2019 · its alternatives →

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