Mark K.
MK
Mark K.
Partner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"19 Years of Building Real-World Applications with PHPRunner"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I have been a customer of PHPRunner for about 19 years.

What I like most is how quickly it can turn a database into a fully functional web application without requiring extensive hand-coding. For someone who works with databases, reporting, or internal business tools, it can save an enormous amount of development time.

Another major strength is the user community and blog/forum group. There is almost always someone willing to help when you run into questions. When it comes to more complicated coding additions, the admins and experienced users may not always provide a complete step-by-step solution, but they will point you in the right direction — what we often jokingly call “inspiration.” That guidance is usually enough to help solve the problem.

And if you still can't get something working, people are willing to help you work through it. In many cases, they not only help solve the issue but also help you become a better coder in the process.

The support has always been excellent, and with each new release the software continues to gain more features and some very innovative ways to build applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

Can't really think of anything I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ioan L.
IL
Ioan L.
Project Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Real-life experience with PHPRunner in developing an internal CRM"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I discovered PHPRunner around 2012, when I was looking for a faster way to build web applications based on MySQL databases using PHP.

I have been working with Linux servers and the LAMP stack for a long time, but at that time I did not have very advanced experience in developing complete web applications. What attracted me to PHPRunner was the fact that it can very quickly generate a functional application starting directly from the database structure.

In a few hours you can already have a complete application: data listings, CRUD forms, user authentication and role-based access control. For me, it was a very efficient way to build internal applications without having to manually write a lot of code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

I would like it to be updated to the latest version of Bootstrap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Moiz I.
MI
Moiz I.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightning Fast, Extensible Web App Development"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I use PHPRunner for web app development, and it really helps me generate apps for clients quickly and without errors. I love that it's possible to create fully functional, good-looking, professional applications without knowing coding. It's also extremely extensible and flexible for evolving complexity by allowing code injection at the right places, which is perfect for handling more nuanced use cases in later phases. The initial setup was lightning fast and super easy, which was a huge plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

There are a few small bugs in every update, but the dev team is quick in patching them and responsive to emails. I think if it had a wider community, there would be more testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JC
John C.
Managing Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"PHPRunner Does It All for Me—Done Fast and Done Well"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I can't program in PHP but as someone who used to program, a long time ago, PHPRunner does everything for me and does it fast and it does it well.

Once I design the data base, PHPRunner does the rest and creates very atractive looking applications that are then very easy to maintain and grow as my client's requirements change, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

I can't think of anything. It's reliable, well maintained and produces reliable code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast Web App Development with a Consistent Look and Great Personal Support"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

The speed of developing, the ease of implementation and the consistant look and feel of a webapplication.

Unlike many other programming environments you can keep your focus on the functional logic of the application and not so much the technical workout of your app.

Additionally, personal support is also much appreciated. You are always supported when a problem might occur.

Once you get to know the products, there is no faster and easier environment to build a webapp. Either small or big, size does not matter at all.

For us personally, we use this framework a lot for integration with other environments.

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What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

In the beginning it is rather confusing when to switch from PHP coding to javascript, but that is not much of an issue after a few times trying and getting to know the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Thomas K.
TK
Thomas K.
Leiter der Regionalstelle
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"PHPRunner, my favorite tool for creating database applications."
4.5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

With PHPRunner, I can generate stable code in a very easy and fast way. The support in the forum is very good as well. The generated code is compatible with most of the systems I use, and I also like that there is an OSX and Linux version. It fits perfectly into my current websites and integrates very smoothly, so you can hardly tell that it wasn’t an original part of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

For me, as someone who doesn’t use it very often, the price feels high. But if you use it daily, I guess it’s cheap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RM
Robert M.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simplifies Complex Apps with Ease and Reliability"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I like PHPRunner for its simplicity of operation and reliability. It's easy to use and reliable, doing exactly what it promises. I love it, and that's saying a lot. Additionally, its simplicity and effectiveness have really helped us produce complex systems like a multilevel marketing system. The cost-effectiveness and straightforward nature of the package make it very attractive. Setting up PHPRunner was remarkably simple, with no problems at all, making it a trouble-free operation. Its flexibility allowed us to meet specific requirements, like supporting both English and Welsh for a museum system. Overall, it's a useful proposition that works brilliantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

There is nothing I dislike Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Habit B.
HB
Habit B.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Seamless Application Development Without Coding"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I love that with PHPRunner I can build professional applications within hours without any coding experience. It's great for creating database tables that match Excel columns, importing data, or connecting directly to existing Excel or MS-Access tables. It guides me step by step to create photo galleries, data entry pages, file managers, ready calendars, and Gantt charts from existing tables with dates. The assigned privileges and robust security make me not worry about security issues. I also appreciate that anyone with basic knowledge can set up and run PHPRunner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

nothing that I can think of Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Markus L.
ML
Markus L.
Freiberufler
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quick, Easy Custom Code and Templates for a Smart, Well-Formed GUI"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

I can quick & easy put own code permanently into a project and with existing templates in takes only minutes to give Users a smart and wellformed GUI to collect and show datas from any kind of database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

Pictures and charts in any format can generated very easy and very quick. But sometimes I miss a plugin like draw.io or diagrams.net to show own sketches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alan G.
AG
Alan G.
Administration Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quick, Simple, and Powerful for Complex Multi-User Database Apps"
5/5
What do you like best about PHPRunner?

Quick and simple to build a database web app and yet has the ability to create quite complex scenarios. The product has continued to evolve and improve over the twenty odd years that I have been using it. Suitable for a range of situations including industrial strength multi-user applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PHPRunner?

Although the help is pretty comprehensive it is sometimes difficult to find documentation on some features. AI is definitely helping with this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.