Concurrently vs mprocs in 2026

Q: Is DevWebUI free to use?

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account. It is open source under the MIT License. On Windows, an application is available to download from GitHub Releases, while other systems can run DevWebUI from source with Bun. Check the project's license terms if the intended use requires a review of redistribution or modification rights.

Compare Concurrently, mprocs and DevWebUI on process management, setup, pricing and daily use to find the features that match your local development work.

By SayDeploy · 2026-10-27

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Concurrently is written in Node.js but can run any commands, and its output is prefixed to make it easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1] mprocs has no supplied facts here that describe its process management features, so check its own documentation before comparing its capabilities. DevWebUI starts, stops and restarts local dev servers from one dashboard, with status, CPU, memory and logs for each server. ^[2] Concurrently can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1] DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account. ^[2]

Option	Main documented use	Installation details	Price	Account or license details
Concurrently	Can run any commands, with prefixed output to make it easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1]	Can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1]	Not published	Account requirement and license details are not published in the supplied facts.
mprocs	Not established by the supplied facts.	Not published	Not published	Account requirement and license details are not published in the supplied facts.
DevWebUI	Starts, stops and restarts local development servers from a dashboard, with status, CPU, memory and logs. ^[2]	Download the Windows x64 app from GitHub Releases, or run bun install and bun run dev. ^[2]	Free, with no account needed for core features. ^[2]	Open source under the MIT License. ^[2]

The short answer

Concurrently is written in Node.js but can run any commands, and its output is prefixed so it is easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1] mprocs needs a closer look through its own documentation because the supplied facts do not describe its features or everyday workflow.

DevWebUI starts, stops and restarts local dev servers from one dashboard, and shows each server's status, CPU, memory and logs. ^[2] Its claims also cover a small file in each repository that lists the servers to run, with changes made in the dashboard written back to that file. ^[2]

The choice depends on the work required. Concurrently's documented scope includes running commands and making their output easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1] DevWebUI's documented scope includes controlling local development servers, tracking their resource use and viewing logs. ^[2] For mprocs, verify its supported workflows, installation requirements and costs directly before drawing a comparison.

What Concurrently, mprocs is built for

Concurrently is written in Node.js, but it can run any commands. ^[1] Its output uses prefixes to make command output easier to follow. ^[1] It can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1] These details describe a command-running workflow, with installation available either across a system or within a particular package. ^[1]

The supplied facts do not establish further details about Concurrently's dashboard, resource monitoring, project configuration files or pricing. Check its own documentation for any behavior needed beyond running commands and following their output.

For mprocs, the supplied facts do not describe its core features, supported commands, installation method or pricing. A comparison should not assume that it offers the same workflow as Concurrently or DevWebUI. Check the mprocs documentation for how it starts and displays processes, whether it can restart them, how it handles output, and which operating systems it supports.

Before choosing between these tools, identify whether the main task is running commands, following multiple processes, or controlling local development servers through a dashboard. The available facts describe these needs at different levels of detail, so verify any feature that is essential to the intended workflow.

What DevWebUI is built for

DevWebUI is made by the team that publishes this site.

It lets you start, stop and restart local development servers from one dashboard, and see each one's status, CPU, memory and logs. ^[2] One small file per repository lists the servers to run, and processes changed in the dashboard are written back to that file. ^[2]

When a port is already taken, DevWebUI shows which process holds it and can free the port if you ask. ^[2] You can open any managed server through DevWebUI's own port at a target-specific localhost address, with HTTP and WebSocket traffic passed through. ^[2] Errors are collected into one log that merges repeats and is kept across restarts, and each file and line link opens in your editor. ^[2]

A repository configuration can start the project's Docker Compose stack first, wait for its ports and set database connection environment variables for the servers. ^[2] You can also define threshold alert rules and view the history of alerts that fired. ^[2]

AI agents can control the same background service used by the dashboard through a standard input and output MCP server with 43 tools. ^[2] A command-line tool also talks to the same REST API, allowing process control without the dashboard. ^[2]

Pricing and fees

The supplied Concurrently facts do not state a price, subscription fee or paid plan. Its installation options include global installation and local installation for a specific package, but these details do not establish its price. ^[1] Its price is not published in the facts available for this comparison.

The supplied mprocs facts do not state a price, subscription fee or licensing arrangement. Its price is therefore not published here. Check the project's own documentation and license information before deciding whether it meets any budget or licensing requirements.

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account. ^[2] It is open source under the MIT License. ^[2] No separate paid price is stated in its approved claims. ^[2]

| Option | Price stated in available facts | Account requirement stated in available facts | License or installation detail | |---|---|---|---| | Concurrently | Not published | Not published | Can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1] | | mprocs | Not published | Not published | License and installation details are not published in the supplied facts. | | DevWebUI | Free. Core features need no account. ^[2] | No account needed for core features. ^[2] | Open source under the MIT License. ^[2] |

Setting it up and daily use

Concurrently can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1] Its documented implementation is written in Node.js, although it can run any commands. ^[1] Its prefixed output helps make command output easier to follow. ^[1] The supplied facts do not give further installation commands or establish other details about its day-to-day workflow.

For mprocs, the available facts do not specify installation commands, supported operating systems, configuration steps or routine process controls. Check its own instructions for the installation process and the controls available when working with local development commands.

On Windows, DevWebUI can be installed by downloading devwebui-windows-x64.exe from GitHub Releases. ^[2] On any operating system, you can run bun install and then bun run dev. ^[2] A prebuilt Windows x64 application is available, while other systems run it from source with Bun; the tray application is currently Windows-only. ^[2]

On Windows, a tray icon runs the daemon in the background and offers Open, Restart and Quit options. ^[2] During daily work, you can control servers from the dashboard or use the devwebui command-line tool without the graphical interface. ^[2] ^[2] If the previous shutdown was not clean, the next launch loads your projects but does not start anything automatically. ^[2]

Things to check before you choose

Start by defining what needs to run. Concurrently can run any commands, and its prefixed output makes command output easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1] DevWebUI provides controls and status information for local development servers. ^[2] For mprocs, check its documentation to confirm which process workflows it supports.

Check installation requirements and operating system support. Concurrently can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1] DevWebUI provides a prebuilt Windows x64 app and runs from source with Bun on other systems. ^[2] For mprocs, verify the available installation instructions and supported systems.

Check the full cost and license terms before adopting any option. The supplied facts do not publish prices for Concurrently or mprocs, while DevWebUI is free and uses the MIT License. ^[2] ^[2]

If server status, resource use, saved error logs, repository-level server lists or AI control matter, verify whether each option supports the exact workflow required. DevWebUI documents these features in its approved claims. ^[2] ^[2] ^[2] ^[2]

How to choose

If the main task is running commands and following their output, Concurrently's documentation describes running any commands and prefixing output to make it easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1] Its global and local installation options may also matter when deciding how to use it in a project. ^[1]

If mprocs is under consideration, check its own documentation against the required process controls, operating system, installation method and licensing needs. The supplied facts do not establish its features or price, so a feature-by-feature recommendation cannot be supported here.

If you need to start, stop and restart local development servers from a dashboard, with status, CPU, memory and logs, DevWebUI documents those functions. ^[2] If you want each repository to keep a small list of servers and retain changes made in the dashboard, DevWebUI documents that workflow too. ^[2]

If your workflow includes starting Docker Compose services before development servers, viewing consolidated errors, setting alert thresholds or letting AI agents control processes, DevWebUI has approved claims for those functions. ^[2] ^[2] ^[2] ^[2] If cost and account requirements are priorities, DevWebUI is free and its core features need no account. ^[2]

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Concurrently and mprocs?

Concurrently is written in Node.js but can run any commands, and its output is prefixed to make command output easier to follow. ^[1] ^[1] The supplied facts do not describe mprocs features, so they do not support a complete feature-by-feature comparison. Check the mprocs documentation for its process controls, output display, installation requirements and supported operating systems before choosing between the two.

Can Concurrently run commands other than Node.js commands?

Yes. Concurrently's documentation says that it is written in Node.js but can run any commands. ^[1] Its output uses prefixes to make command output easier to follow. ^[1] Check its own documentation for the exact commands and workflow needed for a project, particularly if the process requires additional controls beyond running commands and reading their output.

How can Concurrently be installed?

Concurrently can be installed globally or locally for a specific package. ^[1] The global option makes it available for use across the system, while local installation places it within a particular package's workflow. ^[1] The supplied facts do not provide the exact installation command, so check the project's current documentation for the instructions that match the package manager and environment in use.

Is DevWebUI free to use?

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account. ^[2] It is open source under the MIT License. ^[2] On Windows, an application is available to download from GitHub Releases, while other systems can run DevWebUI from source with Bun. ^[2] Check the project's license terms if the intended use requires a review of redistribution or modification rights.

Can DevWebUI manage local development servers from a dashboard?

Yes. DevWebUI lets developers start, stop and restart local development servers from one dashboard, and see each server's status, CPU, memory and logs. ^[2] It also keeps a small file in each repository listing the servers to run, and writes processes changed in the dashboard back to that file. ^[2] These functions are documented in its approved product claims.

Does mprocs have a published price?

The supplied facts do not state a price, subscription fee or licensing arrangement for mprocs, so its price is not published in this comparison. That does not establish whether the tool is free or paid. Check the project's official documentation and license information for current terms before adopting it, especially if the project will be used commercially or needs to meet specific procurement requirements.

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account. ^[2]

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