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FlyEnv vs Lando
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 LinuxMacWindows
FlyEnv combines runtime, local-site, database, and AI-tool management in a desktop workspace, with project-specific configuration and offline use. The free plan has site and project limits; Pro costs 10.00 USD once and is limited to one active device.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Lando combines local development environments with configurable workflows and extensible recipes. It is intended for development, not production use.
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| FlyEnv | Lando | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro License: $10, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flyenv.com | lando.dev |
| On development environment managers | #15 of 50 | #19 of 50 |
FlyEnv: what it does well
- Supports offline, container-free local workflows.
- Sets language runtimes separately for each project.
- Configures local domains, proxies, and HTTPS.
- Lists integrations with several databases and AI tools.
- Publishes source code and build history.
What to know first
- Free plan limits local sites to 3.
- Free plan limits custom projects to 3 per runtime.
- Each paid license permits one active device.
- Phone support is not available.
Lando: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Project configuration can be kept in version control.
- Recipes cover Drupal, Python, Laravel, and Dotnet.
- Users can extend Lando with plugins.
- Installation instructions cover macOS, Linux, and Windows.
What to know first
- Production use is discouraged and unsupported.
- Crash data is collected when opt-in is enabled.
- Absolute data security is not guaranteed.