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SlickEdit vs WeBuilder
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 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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Paid Windows
WeBuilder brings editing, AI assistance, publishing, preview, and debugging tools into a Windows-focused editor. Listed one-time prices are 69.95 USD for Personal, 89.95 USD for the standard license, and 199.95 USD for a team license covering up to four users.
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| SlickEdit | WeBuilder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SlickEdit Standard: $125, paid once | WeBuilder 2025 Personal: $69.95, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | SlickEdit | Not published |
| Website | slickedit.com | webuilderapp.com |
| On php ides | #18 of 23 | #22 of 23 |
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.
WeBuilder: what it does well
- Supports a broad set of web and server-side languages.
- Each license includes AI credits for 100+ prompts.
- Includes FTP, SFTP, and FTPS publishing tools.
- Provides validators, a PHP checker, and an xDebug debugger.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- It is not available for Mac computers.
- The current version supports Windows 10 and 11.
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