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fenv vs Laravel Herd
Both stand on development environment managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
fenv offers focused Flutter version management with project pinning and lightweight installation. Its operating-system scope and restrictions on versioned SDK commands should fit your workflow.
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Laravel Herd provides a free local Laravel and PHP setup, with Pro and Teams adding services, debugging, and team controls. Its macOS and Windows focus, Forge integration, and shared configuration support local development workflows.
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| fenv | Laravel Herd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Herd Pro: $99 a year |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | herd.laravel.com |
| On development environment managers | #31 of 50 | #27 of 50 |
fenv: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed command-line tool
- Installs exact or channel Flutter versions
- Supports global and project-specific versions
- Works without Dart dependencies
- Integrates with VS Code and IntelliJ IDEA
What to know first
- Supports only Linux and macOS
- Some Flutter commands are blocked
- Described as a hobby project
- Latest listed release is v0.3.1
Laravel Herd: what it does well
- Free plan includes core PHP tooling
- Supports PHP versions 7.4 through 8.5
- Integrates with Laravel Forge
- Offers local database and service management
- Supports configuration through herd.yml
What to know first
- No Linux version planned
- Herd Pro has no trial
- Pro license allows two active devices
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