# CodeIgniter, Slim Framework vs CakePHP Comparison | | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | CakePHP | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 58 | 6 | 43 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | CakePHP | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (26 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (24 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### CodeIgniter #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Slim Framework #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### CakePHP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [PHP Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-web-frameworks) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | CodeIgniter | Slim Framework | CakePHP | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 69.8% | 66.7% | 67.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.5% | 33.3% | 12.5% | | **Enterprise** | 5.7% | 0% | 20.0% | ### By Industry #### CodeIgniter - **Computer Software:** 37.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8% - **Internet:** 9.4% - **Management Consulting:** 3.8% - **Accounting:** 1.9% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 1.9% - **Computer Networking:** 1.9% - **Education Management:** 1.9% - **Financial Services:** 1.9% - **Higher Education:** 1.9% - **Other:** 17.0% #### Slim Framework - **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 16.7% - **Education Management:** 16.7% - **Construction:** 16.7% - **Computer Software:** 16.7% #### CakePHP - **Information Technology and Services:** 32.5% - **Consumer Services:** 10.0% - **Accounting:** 5.0% - **Facilities Services:** 5.0% - **Internet:** 5.0% - **Program Development:** 5.0% - **Telecommunications:** 5.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5% - **Market Research:** 2.5% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.5% - **Other:** 25.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to CodeIgniter - [Angular](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Laravel](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (158 reviews) - [Symfony](https://www.g2.com/products/symfony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Laminas Project (formerly Zend Framework)](https://www.g2.com/products/laminas-project-formerly-zend-framework/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Yii](https://www.g2.com/products/yii/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Phalcon](https://www.g2.com/products/phalcon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Modx](https://www.g2.com/products/modx/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Laravel Development Services](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel-development-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Silex](https://www.g2.com/products/silex/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Scriptcase](https://www.g2.com/products/scriptcase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5 reviews) ### Alternatives to Slim Framework - [Laravel](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (158 reviews) - [Symfony](https://www.g2.com/products/symfony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Angular](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Laminas Project (formerly Zend Framework)](https://www.g2.com/products/laminas-project-formerly-zend-framework/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Phalcon](https://www.g2.com/products/phalcon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Silex](https://www.g2.com/products/silex/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Yii](https://www.g2.com/products/yii/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Laravel Development Services](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel-development-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Modx](https://www.g2.com/products/modx/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Behat](https://www.g2.com/products/behat/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 reviews) ### Alternatives to CakePHP - [Laravel](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (158 reviews) - [Angular](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Symfony](https://www.g2.com/products/symfony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Laminas Project (formerly Zend Framework)](https://www.g2.com/products/laminas-project-formerly-zend-framework/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (35 reviews) - [Yii](https://www.g2.com/products/yii/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Phalcon](https://www.g2.com/products/phalcon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Laravel Development Services](https://www.g2.com/products/laravel-development-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Silex](https://www.g2.com/products/silex/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Twig](https://www.g2.com/products/twig/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Modx](https://www.g2.com/products/modx/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (13 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### CodeIgniter No discussions available for this product. ### Slim Framework No discussions available for this product. ### CakePHP - Title: [php 7.0](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13250-php-7-0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "On CakePHP 2.6-2.8 you can't, it throws a lot of issues and warnings, on CakePHP 2.10+, it could work, maybe with some warnings. On CakePHP 3 it works." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/codeigniter-vs-slim-framework-vs-cakephp)