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DevWebUI vs mprocs in 2026

DevWebUI and mprocs compared on what each does, what each costs, how each is installed and what to check before you pick one for your dev servers.

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DevWebUI starts, stops and restarts local dev servers from one dashboard [1]. The mprocs facts here cover GitHub paid add-ons, not mprocs itself, so its own features are not described on this page.

OptionFree to usePaid planAccountInstall
mprocsNot stated in the facts given hereGitHub offers Copilot for Business as an add-on with enterprise-grade AI features [2] and GitHub Advanced Security as an add-on with enterprise-grade security features [2]Not stated in the facts given hereNot stated in the facts given here
DevWebUIFree, core features need no account [1]No paid tier is stated; it is free [1]Not needed for core features [1]devwebui-windows-x64.exe from GitHub Releases, or bun install then bun run dev [1]

The short answer

DevWebUI lets a developer start, stop and restart local dev servers from one dashboard, and see each one's status, CPU, memory and logs [1]. The mprocs facts given here do not describe what mprocs does for a developer; they cover GitHub paid add-ons, so this page does not state mprocs features.

On needs, DevWebUI's claims cover a dashboard for starting and watching local servers [1], a small file in each repo that lists the servers to run [1] and a way for AI assistants to control your dev servers through 43 tools [1]. The mprocs facts here do not state which needs mprocs meets, so check mprocs own pages for that.

What mprocs is built for

The mprocs facts given to this page come from GitHub pages, not from mprocs own pages, so they do not say what mprocs does for a developer.

GitHub describes its enterprise offering as an AI-powered developer platform [2]. GitHub offers Copilot for Business as an add-on with enterprise-grade AI features [2]. GitHub offers GitHub Advanced Security as an add-on with enterprise-grade security features [2].

Because these facts do not describe mprocs, this page does not state what mprocs is built for. Check mprocs own pages for what it does, how it is installed and what it costs.

What DevWebUI is built for

DevWebUI is made by the team that publishes this site.

It lets you start, stop and restart your local dev servers from one dashboard, and see each one's status, CPU, memory and logs [1]. One small file per repo lists the servers to run, and processes changed in the GUI are written back to that file [1].

When a port is already taken, it shows which process holds it and can free the port if you ask [1]. You can open any server it manages through one DevWebUI address on your own machine, and live page reloading in your browser keeps working through it [1]. Errors are collected into one log that merges repeats and is kept across restarts, and each file:line link opens in your editor [1].

A setting in the repo file can start the project Docker services first, such as a database, wait until they are ready and pass their connection settings to your servers [1]. You can also set threshold alert rules and see a history of the alerts that fired [1]. AI assistants can control your dev servers through 43 tools, using the same background service as the dashboard [1].

Pricing and fees

The mprocs facts here do not state a price for mprocs, so its price is not published here. The facts do name GitHub paid add-ons: Copilot for Business is an add-on with enterprise-grade AI features [2], and GitHub Advanced Security is an add-on with enterprise-grade security features [2].

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account [1]. It is open source under the MIT License [1]. No paid tier price is stated in its sources.

Setting it up and daily use

The mprocs facts here do not say how mprocs is installed or used day to day, so check mprocs own pages for that.

On Windows, DevWebUI is installed by downloading devwebui-windows-x64.exe from GitHub Releases [1]. On any operating system, you run bun install and then bun run dev [1]. There is a prebuilt Windows x64 app, other systems run it from source with Bun, and the tray app is Windows-only for now [1]. On Windows, a tray icon keeps DevWebUI running in the background and has Open, Restart and Quit options [1].

Daily, you control servers from the dashboard [1] or from a devwebui command-line tool that lets you control servers without the dashboard [1]. If the last shutdown was not clean, the next launch loads your projects but starts nothing automatically [1].

Things to check before you choose

Check what you need the tool to manage. DevWebUI claims speak of local dev servers during development [1]. The mprocs facts here do not say what mprocs manages, so check mprocs own pages.

Check your operating system. DevWebUI has a prebuilt Windows x64 app, and other systems run it from source with Bun [1].

Check cost and accounts. DevWebUI is free and its core features need no account [1]. The mprocs facts here do not state a price or an account requirement, so check mprocs own pages.

Check what data leaves your machine. DevWebUI sends an anonymous install ping with update checks unless you set DEVWEBUI_NO_PING=1 [1]. The mprocs facts here do not cover data handling, so check mprocs own pages.

Check access control if others can reach the tool. DevWebUI can be set to ask for a key before other programs can control it, and a browser gets that key by typing a 6-digit pairing code, with a few listed exceptions [1]. The mprocs facts here do not cover access control, so check mprocs own pages.

How to choose

If you want to start, stop and restart local dev servers from one dashboard with status, CPU, memory and logs, DevWebUI claims describe that [1].

If you want a small file in your repo that lists the servers to run [1], with Docker services started first [1], DevWebUI claims describe that.

If you want an AI assistant to control your dev servers, DevWebUI lets AI assistants control your dev servers through 43 tools [1].

If you want a free tool with no account for core features, DevWebUI claims say that [1].

The mprocs facts here do not state which needs mprocs meets, so match mprocs to your needs from its own pages.

Frequently asked questions

Is mprocs free to use?

The mprocs facts given to this page do not state a price for mprocs, so its price is not published here. The facts do name GitHub paid add-ons: Copilot for Business is an add-on with enterprise-grade AI features [2], and GitHub Advanced Security is an add-on with enterprise-grade security features [2]. Check mprocs own pages for its price and any account requirement.

Is DevWebUI free and open source?

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account [1]. It is open source under the MIT License [1]. The sources here do not state any paid tier, so the only price they give is free. Check the project own pages if you need more detail on future plans.

How do you install DevWebUI?

On Windows, DevWebUI is installed by downloading devwebui-windows-x64.exe from GitHub Releases [1]. On any operating system, you run bun install and then bun run dev [1]. There is a prebuilt Windows x64 app, other systems run it from source with Bun, and the tray app is Windows-only for now [1]. The mprocs facts here do not say how mprocs is installed, so check mprocs own pages.

Can DevWebUI work with AI assistants like Claude?

DevWebUI lets AI assistants control your dev servers through 43 tools, using the same background service as the dashboard [1]. The mprocs facts here do not describe an AI assistant for mprocs, so check mprocs own pages for that.

Does DevWebUI send any data about the machine?

DevWebUI sends an anonymous install ping with update checks unless you set DEVWEBUI_NO_PING=1 [1]. Its sources here say nothing further about data collection. The mprocs facts here do not cover data handling, so check mprocs own pages before relying on either tool in a sensitive setting.

DevWebUI is free, and its core features need no account. [1]

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Sources

  1. DevWebUI's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  2. mprocs, github.com/pvolok/mprocs, read 2026-10-20

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