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PHP Studio

Free#20 of 23 in PHP IDEs

PHP Studio: A free, open-source PHP editor for shared browser-based environments. Ranked #20 of 23 in PHP IDEs by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users wanting a self-hosted browser PHP editor.

6.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Users wanting a self-hosted browser PHP editor
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source
- Runs in a browser through a self-hosted web server
- Supports shared access with separate admin and user views
Where it doesn't
- Requires web-server and database configuration
- Limited to web access
- No documented debugging, refactoring, or testing features

Our verdict on PHP Studio

PHP Studio is a free, open-source PHP editor that runs in a browser and is hosted on a web server. It is suited to shared or lab environments where multiple systems need browser access to one installation, rather than separate PHP installations on each machine. The product uses a database-backed installation and provides separate admin and user views, giving administrators and editors distinct access areas.

Setup centers on server and database configuration. PHP Studio can run on a web server such as nginx, and its installation includes SQL import for the database-backed setup. Once deployed, users on connected systems access the editor through a browser. The project is written in PHP and jQuery, with CodeMirror and jQuery contextMenu listed as dependencies, so its fit is strongest for teams comfortable managing a web-based PHP application and its supporting components.

PHP Studio keeps its scope focused on browser-based PHP editing and shared access. The documented feature set does not include debugging, refactoring, or testing, so developers seeking a fuller IDE workflow should consider an alternative with those capabilities. It is also web-only, making it less suitable for users who require a native desktop application or broader platform coverage. Choose PHP Studio when self-hosting, browser access, and a free open-source setup matter most; look elsewhere when advanced development tooling is central to the workflow.

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PHP Studio pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

PHP Studio fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
PHP refactoring	Not verified
Xdebug debugging	Not verified
Unit testing tools	Not verified
Database tools	Not verified
Docker support	Not verified
Remote development	Not verified
Supported platforms	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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