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MDN Web Docs vs PEAR

Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

PEAR combines a PHP component framework with package management, dependency handling, and channel distribution. Its broad package catalog and offline capabilities suit developers managing reusable PHP code across multiple operating systems.

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The facts

	MDN Web Docs	PEAR
Free plan	Yes	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Not published	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Not published
Plans published	None	None
Maker	Mozilla	PEAR
Website	developer.mozilla.org	pear.php.net
Best place	#12 on online code documentation and reference sites	#92 on package managers

MDN Web Docs: what it does well

PEAR: what it does well

Command-line package manager handles installation and package information
Dependency tracking spans development, test, and production environments
Offline installation and private registry authentication are supported
603 packages cover databases, encryption, networking, and more
Centralized documentation is downloadable for offline use

What to know first

Package directory includes filters for older PHP versions
Installation requires command-line package-manager setup
Package availability depends on listed PEAR channels

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