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phpDesigner vs Scriptcase
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.
Free trial Windows
phpDesigner 8 combines PHP development tools with front-end editors, debugging, and remote project support. Its licensing separates personal and commercial use, so choose the edition that matches your work.
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Choose Scriptcase if your team wants to build PHP applications from databases in a browser and distribute the generated applications without royalties. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan, multiple developer seats on one license or additional licensed installations without separate licenses.
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| phpDesigner | Scriptcase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | phpDesigner 8 Single Portable USB Personal License: €39, paid once | Starter: $399.20 a year |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mpsoftware.dk | scriptcase.net |
| On php ides | #19 of 23 | #15 of 23 |
phpDesigner: what it does well
- PHP debugging and profiling through Xdebug
- Built-in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript editors
- FTP/SFTP remote browsing and management
- Git and SVN integration
- 21-day free trial
What to know first
- Windows-only application
- Personal licenses prohibit commercial use
- License required after 21-day trial
- Major upgrades may require an additional fee
Scriptcase: what it does well
- Browser-based development supports concurrent work on one project.
- Applications can include reports, dashboards, forms and editable grids.
- Customization supports PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
- Generated applications can be distributed royalty-free.
- Applications support more than 50 languages.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Each license covers only one computer or server.
- Every listed plan provides one developer seat.
- Starter supports only a single database.
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