What is PhpStorm?
PhpStorm is a PHP development environment with code analysis, refactoring, testing and debugging tools. It also supports the web technologies around a PHP application, making it relevant to teams maintaining server-side code and its frontend together.
Who is PhpStorm for?
PHP teams maintaining applications with framework, test and debugging requirements.
PhpStorm features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- PHP code analysis and navigation
- Refactoring across application code
- Debugging and test workflows
- Web framework and frontend tooling
PhpStorm pricing
Paid plans / trial
Individual and organisational subscriptions are available. Review the billing commitment, fallback licence terms and any separately licensed AI or plugins.
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A 30-day trial is available. Education and qualifying open-source licences are distinct from a generally free commercial editor.
Before you choose PhpStorm
A paid subscription is normally required after the trial; eligible education and open-source programmes are separate.
Match the interpreter, framework, debugger and container setup to the actual application.
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PhpStorm FAQs
Does PhpStorm have a free plan?
A 30-day trial is available. Education and qualifying open-source licences are distinct from a generally free commercial editor.
Who is PhpStorm for?
PHP teams maintaining applications with framework, test and debugging requirements.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.