Devilbox vs Nublue

A detailed comparison to help you choose between Devilbox and Nublue.

Quick Verdict

3.5/5

Devilbox

252 reviews

3.7/5

Nublue

361 reviews

Nublue is rated higher (3.7 vs 3.5). Devilbox is a free, open source Docker PHP development environment for local WordPress and PHP development. Pre-configured with Nginx/Apache, MySQL, PHP, and email testing. Nublue is a UK managed hosting company specialising in Magento, WordPress, and custom PHP applications. Linux servers in UK datacenters with proactive management and developer-friendly tools.

	Devilbox Docker-based local development environment for multiple PHP stacks	Nublue UK managed hosting specialists
Overview
Rating	3.5 (252 reviews)	3.7 (361 reviews)✓
Pricing model	free	paid
Starting price	Free✓	From €20/mo
Best for	WordPress developers and agencies managing multiple projects who need flexible local development environments with version control and reproducible setups.	UK e-commerce businesses running Magento who need UK-based managed hosting specialists
Tags
Tags	free tieropen source	managed optioneu datacenter
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Devilbox

Pros

+ Switch PHP versions per project without reinstalling dependencies
+ Support multiple databases and web servers simultaneously
+ Include phpMyAdmin and Adminer for database management
+ Generate self-signed SSL certificates automatically
+ Run unlimited projects with zero configuration overhead

Cons

- Requires Docker and Docker Compose knowledge; steeper learning curve than traditional hosting
- Resource-intensive for systems with limited RAM or storage capacity
- Not a managed hosting solution; requires manual updates and maintenance

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Nublue

Pros

+ UK managed hosting with developer tools
+ Magento specialist
+ Proactive server management

Cons

- UK-only — no global options
- Premium pricing

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