Phusion Passenger
6.8#2 in application serversFrom $23.52 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitPhusion Passenger vs XAMPP
What both publish
| Fact | Phusion Passenger | XAMPP |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Passenger says it defends against slow client attacks and common HTTP parser exploits and uses privilege separation. | The FAQ warns that default settings include a passwordless MySQL root account and network-accessible MySQL, and advises securing XAMPP before publishing anything online. |
| Support | Support tiers offer between one ticket per year and unlimited tickets, with stated response times ranging from five days to two hours. | The project provides documentation as FAQs and directs users to its forums or Stack Overflow for unanswered questions. |
Phusion Passenger plans
- Passenger Enterprise Bronze supportFree
- Passenger Enterprise Silver support$23.52 a year
- Passenger Enterprise Gold support$89.11 a year
- Passenger Enterprise Diamond support$308.19 a year
- Passenger EnterprisePriced on request
XAMPP plans
- XAMPPFree
Pick Phusion Passenger if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick XAMPP if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.