LocalWP or Studio - Best Choice for Local WordPress Installation?

In this detailed video, I explore local WordPress environments, comparing the newly released Studio for WordPress with the well-known Local WP (formerly Local by Flywheel).

Understanding the nuances of these tools can significantly impact your workflow and decision-making process. Let me take you on a step-by-step journey, installing both applications on a Mac to explore their features, differences, and similarities.

What You'll Learn

Overview of Local WP: Get familiar with Local WP's capabilities, including its cross-platform availability (Windows, Mac, Linux) and its flexibility in creating and managing local WordPress sites.

Head-to-Head Comparison: I delve into a detailed comparison covering installation processes, user interface, operating system compatibility, site creation, and customization options.

Learn which tool offers simplicity and which one provides more control and flexibility.

Security Concerns: Understand the security implications of Studio for WordPress's default settings and how Local WP allows for more secure customization options.

Practical Demonstrations: Watch real-time demonstrations of setting up a site with both tools, including insights into the user interface, adding sites, and accessing additional functionalities like database management and site migration.

Final Verdict: Our expert host offers a conclusive comparison, highlighting which tool suits different types of users, from those seeking simplicity to developers needing comprehensive control and security.

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[maurenciocs]

Hi! Studio by Wordpress is now available for Windows. 06/06/2024 💻

[istiquritconsultant]

Studio gives you Sqlite while servers usually run on Mysql or others. There is a miss match there, so it will not work. I tried and faced this.

[VijayKumarIM]

This is a great compariosion video. It's very new and we don't know where it goes. If there are problems like migrating to actual server then it;s a big no to use. So far no problems with using Local by Flywheel. Does it become another Gutenberg kind of useless unfinished project for coming years?

[magicboxsn]

Thanks! Can you make a comparison between locawp and xampp ?

[ellenliu]

Hi, Paul. When I want to migrate a website on Local to an actual server, should I use a plugin like all-in-one-wp-migration to export and back up the entire website from Local, and then install the same plugin in the original WordPress backend to import the backup? Is this correct? Will there be any problems? Or what should I pay attention to?
PS: I don't have an account with WP engine or FLYWHEEL, and I don't host my website on them.

[rhysadams]

I’ve had issues when transferring a website to a real server. Studio seems to miss vital tables

[phillankester]

Its still very early days for Studio and at this point is the worst its going to be. Local on the otherhand is well established and I would expect it to be ahead of the curve. Migrating using a db export and files transfer was easy for me to a live env for Studio. on Local, you can select a different sql on setup, but cannot change it after without exporting and importing again. Great vid as always!

[IhsaanAbrahams]

Would be great if u design local and hit a single sync button that syncs the files to the server

[paulroos]

Thanks Paul. Again a 10/10 video. What is the possibility to run a MAC OS emulator on Windows and then install Local WordPress?

[JordanStambaugh]

Local straight up deleted a site of mine one time when it crashed. I didn’t know what happened until I found it in the recycling bin 😂

[serusok]

when Studio will be available for Ubuntu then we’ll check, but for now the Local is the best

[collinswenko]

I'm having the same issue too. I can't migrate my site from a Studio to my server

[aijokker]

So basically you cant push to your live website on your own server or hosting of your choice from either app. Right?

[websiltd]

Can you not install a plugin like all-in-one and download your site and then upload to your server?

Or does it not work like that?

[dynamic-homepages]

166.000 the number ot the Tuts, WordPress is going on tonight 😃

[cbbcbb]

Why didn't WordPress buy LocalWP when it was available?

[alhaythum]

Local is better, free, simple, & customizable

[hahahap]

if we use vs code, the option will shows there that use vs code in open in terminal, finder and vs code

[kellog]

Great video from Paul as always.
But what are the benefits of a local wp compared to online such as InstaWP or other solutions.
Local means download, setup, config, update, resources, and perhaps no https?
With instawp, one can get a core wo site in no time, and change the php, wp version...on the fly.

[WorkingInahanDiaries]

what happens if i click the stop running, what does that mean?