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PHP Expert Editor

PHP Expert Editor is a Windows IDE for PHP development that also supports Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, JavaScript, and other languages.

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#19 of 23
Score
5.9
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What PHP Expert Editor is

PHP Expert Editor is a Windows IDE for PHP development that also supports Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, JavaScript, and other languages. Editing features include UTF-8, configurable syntax highlighting, code folding, autosaving, macros, and customizable templates. Code, file, project, and library explorers organize work, while bookmarks and quick navigation help move through PHP code. The editor checks PHP syntax and includes a debugger. Scripts can run through an internal or external HTTP server and be previewed in an internal or external browser. An FTP client supports SFTP, and source code can be exported to HTML or printed with syntax highlighting. Windows, Unix, and Mac file formats are supported. PHP need not be installed for editing, but it is required to run and debug scripts. The 30-day trial leads to registration; the listed plan costs €35, paid once.

Good

  • Supports PHP plus several other languages
  • Includes syntax checking and PHP debugger
  • Runs scripts through HTTP servers
  • Provides SFTP through an FTP client
  • Supports a 30-day trial

Watch out

  • Windows-only product
  • PHP is required to run and debug scripts
  • Registration required after trial
  • Costs €35, paid once

Who it suits

It suits Windows developers who need PHP tooling alongside support for several scripting languages. It also fits users needing built-in debugging, browser previews, and SFTP transfer.

Verdict

PHP Expert Editor combines multi-language editing with PHP-specific navigation, debugging, preview, and transfer tools. Its €35, paid once license includes later versions for registered users, along with updates and support.

Plans and prices

From PHP Expert Editor's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
PHP Expert Editor€35, paid onceVersion 4.3 · 30-day trial · registered users get later versions without additional payment

The facts

Each one read from PHP Expert Editor's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Debugging
It provides PHP syntax checking and a PHP debugger, and can run scripts using an internal or external HTTP server.checked 4 Oct 2026
Editing
Features include UTF-8, customizable syntax highlighting, code folding, autosaving, macros, and customizable code templates.checked 4 Oct 2026
File formats
It supports Windows, Unix, and Mac file formats.checked 4 Oct 2026
File transfer
The editor includes an FTP client with SFTP support.checked 4 Oct 2026
Languages
It supports Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, JavaScript, and other languages in addition to PHP.checked 4 Oct 2026
Navigation
It includes code, file, project, and library explorers, bookmarks, and quick navigation in PHP code.checked 4 Oct 2026
Output
Source code can be exported to HTML or printed with syntax highlighting.checked 4 Oct 2026
PHP requirement
The editor works without PHP installed, but PHP is required to run and debug PHP scripts.checked 4 Oct 2026
Preview
PHP scripts can be run and previewed in the internal browser or an external browser.checked 4 Oct 2026
Product
PHP Expert Editor is an easy-to-use Windows IDE designed for PHP development.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support contact
The site provides a contact form for questions and comments.checked 4 Oct 2026
Updates and support
Registered users receive free updates and support, and can request a replacement registration key by writing to the site.checked 4 Oct 2026

Money

Trial and registration
The software is shareware: it is free to try, then requires registration to use; the download page specifies a 30-day trial.checked 4 Oct 2026

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