ActiveState Platform
7.2#1 in python package managersFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Laravel Herd
6.6#14 in development environment managersFrom $99 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | ActiveState Platform | Laravel Herd |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | The Platform hosts custom runtimes whose projects define runtime components, track project history, and provide deployment instructions. | Herd is a native Laravel and PHP development environment for Windows and macOS. |
| Support | The State Tool troubleshooting documentation directs users with errors to [email protected]. | Free users can seek community support, while Herd Pro and Teams users can contact email support, with priority email support for Teams. |
ActiveState Platform plans
- Free organizationFree
- Paid organizationPriced on request
Laravel Herd plans
- Herd BasicFree
- Herd Pro$99 a year
- Herd Teams$299 a year
Pick ActiveState Platform if…
The platform suits organizations that need to build and manage custom runtimes across languages and operating systems. It also supports grouping projects by company, department, or team and managing member access by role.
Pick Laravel Herd if…
Herd suits Laravel and PHP developers working on macOS or Windows who want a local development environment. Pro and Teams features are relevant to users needing local service management, Forge integration or shared project configuration.