PhpStorm Reviews & Product Details

PhpStorm is a PHP integrated development environment (IDE) developed by JetBrains that provides tools for writing, analyzing, testing, and debugging PHP applications. It is designed for professional PHP developers, full-stack web developers, and software teams building server-side and web-based applications. Common use cases include developing PHP web applications, maintaining legacy systems, working with modern JavaScript frameworks, integrating databases, and managing large or multi-module codebases. PhpStorm supports the PHP development lifecycle within a single environment. It includes context-aware coding assistance, project navigation tools, refactoring capabilities, debugging functionality, and integrations with version control systems and testing frameworks. The IDE runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, providing a consistent development environment across platforms. Key features and capabilities include: • Intelligent code assistance with context-aware completion, syntax highlighting, inspections, quick documentation, and automated refactorings for PHP and related web technologies • Built-in support for PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and Zend Framework, along with support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and templating languages including Twig and Blade • Navigation and project analysis tools that enable search across files, classes, symbols, and usages, supporting work in large or complex codebases • Integrated debugging and testing tools, including breakpoint management, PHPUnit support, and version control integration such as Git • Database and deployment tools, including SQL support, remote interpreters, Docker and Vagrant integration, and built-in terminal access PhpStorm enables developers to manage backend and frontend workflows within a single IDE. By combining language-specific code intelligence with debugging, testing, and deployment support, it provides a structured environment for PHP application development across local and remote environments.

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Seller

JetBrains

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PhpStorm Community

Languages Supported

English

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Yungyeong Heo (Brand Marketing Manager at JetBrains)

Pricing

Pricing provided by PhpStorm.

For Individuals

$10.90

Per Month

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PhpStorm Demo - Craft high-quality code with intelligent code editing

Whatever task you have at hand, PhpStorm brings smart coding assistance to your fingertips. With tons of useful features and shortcuts for every action, you have all the support you need to focus on what’s essential and enjoy productive PHP development.

PhpStorm Demo - Read codebases with easy navigation

Whether you’re exploring an unfamiliar codebase, digging into legacy code, or working with your own project, PhpStorm helps you navigate project files, code lines, symbol declarations, and usages with ease.

PhpStorm Demo - Upgrade your projects with smart refactoring

Refactor your code quickly and efficiently across the entire codebase. Migrate safely to newer PHP and framework versions. Undo changes in a matter of clicks, and stay confident in the quality and compatibility of your code.

PhpStorm Demo - Delegate even more routine tasks to AI

With PhpStorm, engage in AI-assisted development on your own terms. You can use PhpStorm’s built-in AI-powered service to have entire lines of code suggested without sending any data to external servers and plug into AI Assistant for unlimited AI support with your routine tasks.

PhpStorm Demo - Track down and fix errors with the built-in debugger

Still using var_dump() to see what’s happening inside your PHP program? With PhpStorm’s visual debugger for Xdebug, you can get live debugging data, conditional breakpoints, and step-through insight into code execution with minimal configuration effort required.

PhpStorm Demo - Ensure code quality with support for testing frameworks

Take advantage of PhpStorm’s built-in support for all major PHP testing tools, including PHPUnit and Pest. Have your unit tests generated automatically, assess code coverage at the file or project view, and inspect test results in a dedicated window.

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Maher A.

PHP Web Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/29/2020

"The best IDE I've ever used and will continue using it"

5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

The Toolbox App I can download update downgrade the app in ease.

PHPstorm plugins that make my work faster and easier.

And MySQL connection is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

For now nothingi love everything about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shahed N.

Freelance Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/9/2020

"Efficient Programming"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

I like the Autocomplete features and the display of errors (syntax or compile time errors). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

When working with big projects it can get laggy. For example, we use Magento 2 at work and at some point it lags and completely shuts down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PhpStorm:

It's an all-in-one software that makes development easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PhpStorm solving and how is that benefiting you?

A lot of other IDEs don't provide the features like Autocomplete or display of errors features. Also, I like the integration of Git. Another thing is the local history which helps looking back at changes and reverting them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Veronica A.

Tester

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/8/2020

"PhpStorm is a Smart IDE. A very powerful tool for coding in PHP"

5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

PhpStorm is one of the best IDEs for PHP development thanks to smart code completion, code refactoring and parameter hints. I also like that it includes an automatic save feature. Also, it is possible to import or export the settings made to PhpStorm, which is great if you install the software on another computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

I have no cons with PhpStorm. It is probably the most complete and smart development environment you have ever used. I am really satisfied. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PhpStorm:

I love PhpStorm. I have been using it for some time to develop apps and services in PHP and I can say that it is just amazing. I recommend its use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PhpStorm solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has been a pleasure working with PhpStorm for the development of PHP based projects. Its benefits in coding are exceptional such as code completion, code refactoring, and parameter hints. I also appreciate your customization options for the interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bahram H.

CTO

2/10/2021

"Recommended for every PHP developer"

5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

fast, helpful tips, great built in webserver Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

Uses to much memory and built in webserver does not support .htaccess Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anshul B.

Product Manager

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/18/2017

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"Fast and integrated with all included libraries and default functions"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

Easy to use and Faster indexing of files. Search for references is the best part I like Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

It is so heavy software as I'm using it on MacOS Sierra with 8GB RAM and sometimes it still stuck at some point Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alirio P.

Frontend Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/12/2020

"An absolutely feature rich PHP development environment. PhpStorm is a great option"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

PhpStorm is a feature rich text editor and that is what I like the most. It has all the features of IntelliSense to make encoding much easier. Also, it has several built-in keyboard shortcuts to write the code faster. Another feature that I like is that it has SSH and Git compatibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

PhpStorm is not free software. What I dislike is that your subscription is a little expensive compared to other available options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PhpStorm:

PhpStorm is software that works really well for PHP development. I recommend it for advanced developers who require code completion functions and integration with repositories. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PhpStorm solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use PhpStorm because it has IntelliSense built in, which makes writing the code very fast. Also, it has very debugging tools or compilers. On the other hand, it has Git and SSH integrated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhinav T.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/3/2020

"Flexible and Powerful IDE"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

PHPstorm is our primary choice when it comes to developing powerful PHP Web applications. It is really easy to debug our code whether its PHP, Javascript or XML. It supports almost every heavy PHP framework like CodeIgniter, Laravel, and CakePHP which are mostly used by developers. One of the best features of PHPstorm is that we can create a project that is hosted on the remote host and files are accessible through FTP/SFTP. PHPStorm has an inbuilt command-line tool that helps in running important commands in the project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

PHPstorm is a very heavy software and while working on a large project PHPStorm consumes a lot of physical memory and slows down the system and making it hard for us to work on other things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PhpStorm solving and how is that benefiting you?

PHPStorm helps us in building a powerful PHP Web application that is stable, secure and robust. We are currently using it to develop and maintain our Laravel Web application that is hosted on the remote server and is accessed through SFTP and by this, we can work on our local project and file get instantly synchronized with the server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/26/2020

"The best editor for PHP development"

5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

- Understands PHP code better than any other IDE / editor i've used

- Encourages you to write good code

- Good Vim emulation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

- Could have better themes

- Switching between open projects could be easier

- Uses a lot of resources Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fernando H.

Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/14/2020

"PhpStorm is an IDE with very complete functions for PHP development"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

PhpStorm is really the best IDE to program in PHP. It has really amazing features like version control or automatic saving. Also, it has the functions of IntelliSense, so it has autocomplete. Another feature that I like is the large number of keyboard shortcuts it includes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

There is no open source version of PhpStorm, so after your free trial you will need to purchase the really expensive license. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PhpStorm:

If you are a PHP developer, it will be a pleasure to program with this IDE. It has a set of functions and tools that will make coding easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PhpStorm solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used PhpStorm to program integrations with some apps. Overall, I realized that it is a software that allows me to be productive when programming, since it has auto-complete functions and also keyboard shortcuts to write the lines of code in a more fluid way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Niklas M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/14/2020

"A great IDE to work with. Addons make your programming easy."

4.5/5

What do you like best about PhpStorm?

With PhpStorm you have great addons to work with frameworks easier and they make your life much easier. Instead of having the documentation open all the time you can just use the autofill option for example. I used it to get comfortable programming with symfony and shopware for example. But not just that, there are a lot of extras given, you can easily connect to the databases you are working with, you have terminals and git / vcs support. It is just the perfect IDE to work within PHP projects. It is just a must have to work in structured and OOP projects in my opinion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PhpStorm?

It costs money, which is understandable with the huge amount of content they offer you. As well it is a java based IDE so it can lead to memory problems. Still, overall I do not see a lot of downsides to PhpStorm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PhpStorm:

If you have any problems, there are a lot of resources online. Make sure to use all features, because phpstorm has a lot of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PhpStorm solving and how is that benefiting you?

With PhpStorm I am learning to program in my apprenticeship. It helped me getting used to php and frameworks. In the company I work we use a lot of modern and agile processes that require the use of git. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.