ActiveState Platform
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VisitActiveState Platform vs Local
What both publish
| Fact | ActiveState Platform | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | The Platform hosts custom runtimes whose projects define runtime components, track project history, and provide deployment instructions. | Local is a desktop application for developing WordPress sites locally. |
| Support | The State Tool troubleshooting documentation directs users with errors to [email protected]. | Local lists community forums, help documentation, and release notes as support resources. |
ActiveState Platform plans
- Free organizationFree
- Paid organizationPriced on request
Local plans
- LocalFree
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 Local if…
Local suits developers who want to build WordPress sites on a desktop before sharing or moving them. It is also relevant to teams using Flywheel or WP Engine or those who need local site migration and testing tools.