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NuSphere PhpED vs SlickEdit
Both stand on php ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose PhpED if you want an IDE with PHP editing, debugging, profiling, deployment, and database capabilities across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan; the available trial is limited to 14 days.
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Choose SlickEdit Standard for single-file work, scripts and large-file editing, or Pro for complex projects that need analysis, builds, debugging and version control. The main reason to look elsewhere is the paid-only pricing, particularly if you need Pro’s project tools.
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| NuSphere PhpED | SlickEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PhpED Personal: $81, paid once | SlickEdit Standard: $125, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | SlickEdit |
| Website | nusphere.com | slickedit.com |
| On php ides | #14 of 23 | #18 of 23 |
NuSphere PhpED: what it does well
- Editor supports PHP 5.3–8.4 and Unicode editing.
- Debugger supports local and remote sessions, including parallel debugging.
- Performance Explorer offers timeline, call tree, flame graph, and stack chart views.
- Deployment options include FTP, FTPS, SSH/SFTP, and WebDAV.
- Database client supports six named database systems.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- The trial lasts 14 days.
- Personal licenses cannot be purchased by companies or reimbursed by a business.
SlickEdit: what it does well
- Standard handles files up to 2 TB.
- Editing includes multiple cursors and Slick-C macro recording.
- Pro offers symbol analysis, integrated builds and debuggers.
- Pro integrates with six version-control systems.
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux and remote development.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Standard costs $125 a month as a one-time purchase.
- Pro costs $299 a month as a one-time purchase.
- The trial requires an email request.
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