Key features
Truly portable
Run Bearsampp from any folder, a USB drive, or a network share. Move it anywhere and it works — your settings travel with it.
Multiple module versions
Install multiple versions of PHP, MySQL, MariaDB, and other modules. Switch between them instantly from the tray menu.
System tray control
Start, stop, and restart individual services or all services at once from the Windows system tray — no command line needed.
Built-in admin tools
phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin are included out of the box for managing your databases through a browser.
SSL support
Generate SSL certificates directly from the tray menu to test HTTPS locally without any extra setup.
No system changes
Bearsampp does not modify your system PATH, Windows registry, or any global settings. Remove it by deleting the folder.
Included modules
Bearsampp ships with a full suite of binaries, tools, and web applications.Binaries
These are the core services that Bearsampp runs as Windows services:| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| Apache | The web server that serves your local projects |
| PHP | Server-side scripting with PEAR and extra extensions included |
| MySQL | Open-source relational database management system |
| MariaDB | Community-developed fork of MySQL |
| PostgreSQL | Object-relational database management system |
| Node.js | JavaScript runtime for server-side development |
| Memcached | Distributed memory object caching system |
| MailPit | Web and API based SMTP testing — catch outgoing emails locally |
| Xlight | Lightweight FTP server |
Tools
These utilities are available from the tray menu and the integrated consoles:| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Composer | Dependency manager for PHP |
| Git | Version control system with Git console and GUI |
| Ngrok | Secure tunnels to expose your localhost to the internet |
| Python | High-level general-purpose programming language |
| Ruby | Dynamic object-oriented programming language |
| Perl | General-purpose interpreted scripting language |
| PowerShell | Windows console and scripting environment |
| Ghostscript | Interpreter for PostScript and PDF |
| Bruno | API client for testing and exploring APIs |
Applications
These web applications are bundled and accessible directly in your browser:| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| phpMyAdmin | Web-based administration for MySQL and MariaDB |
| phpPgAdmin | Web-based administration for PostgreSQL |
Portability
Because Bearsampp stores everything inside its own directory, you can:- Copy or move the entire folder to a different drive or machine
- Run it from a USB drive on any Windows computer
- Keep multiple Bearsampp installations side by side for different projects
- Remove it completely by deleting the folder — nothing is left behind on your system
Bearsampp requires Administrator privileges to install and manage Windows services. You must right-click
bearsampp.exe and select Run as administrator each time you launch it, or configure it to always run as administrator from its file properties.