UEStudio
UEStudio: A Windows-only PHP IDE with strong version control and debugging, but no database tooling. Ranked #17 of 23 in PHP IDEs by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: 7-day trial; best for windows users needing legacy PHP and Git tooling.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- Pricing7-day trial
- Best forWindows users needing legacy PHP and Git tooling
- Free planNo
- Paid from$119.95/yr
- Xdebug debuggingYes
- Founded1994
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Native Git with branches, commits, merges and rebases
- PHP syntax checking, IntelliTips completion and Xdebug debugging
- Project management, builds and FTP/SFTP folder linking
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support
- No database tools in the listed feature set
- Paid plans start at $119.95 per year
Our verdict on UEStudio
UEStudio is a Windows desktop development environment for programmers and development teams working with PHP and version-controlled projects. Its PHP feature set covers script execution, syntax checking, IntelliTips language assistance and local debugging through Xdebug. The environment also combines project and workspace management, class browsing, compiler integration, builds and batch builds with UltraEdit’s text-editing capabilities. Git is supported natively, alongside CVS and Subversion, while FTP and SFTP tools support local-to-remote folder linking.
Pricing is organized through UltraEdit Enterprise plans rather than a standalone UEStudio-only license. The UltraEdit Enterprise Subscription costs $119.95 per year and includes every UltraEdit tool plus UE/UC Portable, automatic software updates, technical support and five unique installs for a personal license. The UltraEdit Enterprise Perpetual plan costs $249.95 one time and includes the same tool bundle, automatic updates, technical support and three unique installs for a personal license, with one year of updates covered by maintenance. A seven-day free trial is available. The published plans make the subscription the lower-cost entry point, while the perpetual option suits buyers who prefer one-time licensing.
UEStudio’s strongest fit is a Windows PHP workflow that needs integrated source control, local Xdebug support, project organization and remote file access in one desktop environment. Its breadth across Git, CVS, Subversion, FTP, SFTP and compiler workflows may appeal to teams maintaining established projects. The trade-offs are important: it is Windows-only, paid, and the listed feature set does not include database tools. Developers seeking database-centered workflows, broader platform support or a narrower standalone PHP license should consider an alternative. Choose UEStudio when its bundled editing, version-control and PHP capabilities match an existing Windows toolchain.
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UEStudio fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $119.95/yr |
| PHP refactoring | Not verified |
| Xdebug debugging | Yes |
| Unit testing tools | Not verified |
| Database tools | Not verified |
| Docker support | Not verified |
| Remote development | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Git, CVS, Subversion, FTP, SFTP, Xdebug |
| Pricing | 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | ultraedit.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
UEStudio integrations
UEStudio lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Git
- CVS
- Subversion
- FTP
- SFTP
- Xdebug
Alternatives to UEStudio
- PhpStormA comprehensive paid IDE for PHP teams working across code, testing, databases, and containers.9.4
- Eclipse PHP Development ToolsA free, multi-platform PHP IDE with debugging, refactoring, testing, and remote workflows.9.1
- NuSphere PhpEDA broad PHP desktop IDE for developers who need databases and deployment in one workspace.8.8
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