17 Aug 2026

MacFullStack vs MAMP: when to switch

Bitrix, dual runtime, Node/Python, and RUB billing — where MacFullStack beats MAMP.

MAMP is familiar. MacFullStack is a Herd/Laragon-class stack aimed at agencies in Russia.

MacFullStack wins when…

  • You need Bitrix, WordPress multisite, or a hosting archive — docroot and nginx without manual .htaccess.
  • You want Native without Docker by default, plus Docker for CI parity.
  • You need Next.js / Python on the same domain (Pro).
  • RUB billing via T-Bank, license portal, and Teams for your studio matter.

MAMP is still fine when…

  • You have one or two simple PHP sites.
  • MAMP Pro is paid for and migration is not worth it.

Try it

On Free — one PHP project with full core (MySQL, Redis, Mailpit). Run a typical Laravel or Bitrix site and compare with MAMP on the same machine. Download · Compare.

MacFullStack

Try it on your Mac

Free — one PHP project and core stack. Pro unlocks Next/Django, Postgres, Share, and unlimited projects.

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