Lightweight
Laragon’s lightweight core (around 6MB in size, less than 10MB RAM) enables fast and efficient development environments.
Lean & Powerful
Laragon is engineered to be fast, efficient, and easy on system resources. Its minimalist design ensures a lightweight footprint without sacrificing power or flexibility.
Compact Core
The Laragon core is around 6MB in size, designed for minimal disk usage while maintaining essential capabilities for modern development.
Low Memory Usage
When running, Laragon typically consumes less than 10 MB of RAM, making it incredibly efficient even on modest hardware. This allows more resources for your development tools and services: Apache, MySQL, PHP, Node.js, or Python to run smoothly.
Why Lightweight Matters
- Fast Startup: Laragon initializes almost instantly.
- Low Overhead: Ideal for both low-end and high-end development environments.
- Efficient Alternative to Containers: Achieve isolated environments with zero complexity and no performance tax.
Summary
Laragon’s lightweight architecture provides:
- Minimal disk usage (around 6MB)
- Low RAM consumption (less than 10MB)
- Near-instant boot time
- Faster, smoother local development
- A better choice to heavier solutions like Docker or VMs as well as other WAMP-liked apps built using Electron
Fast
Laragon is ultra-fast and lightweight, launching even complex stacks in seconds. Its minimal resource usage and smart service orchestration make it ideal for efficient and high-performance local development.
Easy-to-use
Laragon's out-of-the-box tooling makes it ideal for developers who want a fast, lightweight, and reliable setup without the hassle of global installations.