EnvKit vs FlyEnv
FlyEnv is an open-source, cross-platform environment manager that covers a very wide range of languages and servers, and it runs on Linux too. Its free version is limited to 3 sites, with a $10 one-time license to lift that. EnvKit goes deeper on PHP, Laravel and WordPress, with no site limit and no license.
| Feature | EnvKit | FlyEnv |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows, macOS | Win / macOS / Linux |
| Price / license | Free | Free (3 sites) + $10 one-time |
| Local sites on the free version | Unlimited | 3 |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Per-project PHP and Node versions | Yes | Yes |
| AI control via MCP | Yes | Yes |
FlyEnv details checked on against FlyEnv license guide, FlyEnv license price and FlyEnv on GitHub. Prices and plans change; the linked pages are the authority.
What you gain over FlyEnv
No site limit
Every project gets a trusted https://name.test host. There is no license to buy and no device to register.
Built for PHP, Laravel and WordPress
Per-site PHP isolation, one-click Laravel starter kits and WordPress installs, Reverb, queue workers, Tinker and a Debug window with N+1 and slow-query flags.
It repairs itself
Port conflicts, broken configs and stale processes are diagnosed with a hint that names the cause, and most are fixed from the app.
Moves over from Laragon and Herd
The import wizards bring your Laragon projects and databases, or your Herd sites with their PHP pins.
Where FlyEnv still fits better
iFlyEnv is open source and runs on Linux
FlyEnv is BSD-licensed and ships for Linux as well. EnvKit is free but closed source, for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs.
iFlyEnv covers more languages
Java, Flutter and many more servers are in its catalog. EnvKit focuses on PHP, Node and the services around them, plus Python, Go, Bun and Deno.
Moving from FlyEnv
Add your project folders from the Sites page. EnvKit detects the framework, assigns a .test host and issues a certificate. Dump your databases from FlyEnv and import them into the bundled servers.
irm https://envkit.net/install.ps1 | iexFree, no account, no card. Windows 10/11 and macOS (Apple Silicon).
Questions people ask
- Is EnvKit open source?
- No. EnvKit is free to use with no paid tier, but its source is not public. Issues and releases live on GitHub.
- Does EnvKit limit the number of sites?
- No. Add as many sites as you like.
- Can I run FlyEnv and EnvKit together?
- Not on the same ports. Stop FlyEnv services first, or change the EnvKit ports in Settings.