phpDesigner
phpDesigner 8 is a Windows IDE and editor for working on websites.
What phpDesigner is
phpDesigner 8 is a Windows IDE and editor for working on websites. It combines PHP tools with editors for HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and supports editing, analysis, debugging, and publishing. PHP debugging and profiling use Xdebug, with breakpoints, watches, evaluations, and call-stack inspection. The maker lists support for PHP frameworks and JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Ext JS, YUI, Dojo, MooTools, and Prototype. Projects can be stored locally or remotely, with FTP/SFTP browsing and management and Git and SVN integration. The product supports Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP. A free 21-day trial is available, after which a license is required. Listed one-time licenses include phpDesigner 8 Single Portable USB Personal License at €39, paid once, Single Portable USB Commercial License at €75, paid once, Site License 3 User at €139, paid once, and Site License 5 User at €199, paid once. Personal licenses are limited to non-commercial use; work requires a commercial license. Registered users receive free email support and updates within the same version, while major upgrades may require a fee. MPSOFTWARE is based in Denmark.
Good
- Includes editors for PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Xdebug support includes profiling and debugging tools
- Lists Git and SVN integration
- Supports FTP/SFTP browsing and management
- Offers a free 21-day trial
Watch out
- Windows only
- License required after the 21-day trial
- Personal licenses exclude commercial work
- Major upgrades may require a fee
Who it suits
phpDesigner may suit beginners or professional developers creating websites and HTML5 apps or improving coding skills. Its local and remote project options may also suit developers working with FTP/SFTP files.
Verdict
phpDesigner 8 combines website-editing languages with PHP debugging and remote-file tools. Review the Windows requirement and personal-versus-commercial license terms before choosing a license.
Plans and prices
From phpDesigner's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| phpDesigner 8 Single Personal Upgrade License | €20, paid once | Personal license upgrade · non-commercial use · One-time upgrade license; includes 3-month upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Single Portable USB Personal License | €39, paid once | Portable USB edition · personal, non-commercial use · install on laptop and at home for one user · One-time license; includes 3-month upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Single Commercial Upgrade License | €49, paid once | Commercial license upgrade · One-time upgrade license; includes 1-year upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Single Portable USB Commercial License | €75, paid once | Portable USB edition · commercial use · install at work, on laptop, and at home for one user · One-time license; includes 1-year upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Site License 3 User | €139, paid once | 3 users · for professionals, companies and organizations · One-time license; includes 1-year upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Site License 5 User | €199, paid once | 5 users · for professionals, companies and organizations · One-time license; includes 1-year upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Site License 10 User | €349, paid once | 10 users · for professionals, companies and organizations · One-time license; includes 1-year upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Single Personal License | €2,942, paid once | Personal, non-commercial use · install on laptop and at home for one user · One-time license; includes 3-month upgrade assurance |
| phpDesigner 8 Single Commercial License | €6,999, paid once | For professionals, companies and organizations · install at work, on laptop, and at home for one user · One-time license; includes 1-year upgrade assurance |
The facts
Each one read from phpDesigner's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- MPSOFTWARE is described as a privately held company based in Denmark, with Michael Pham identified as its owner.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Snekkersten, Denmarkchecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Debugging
- The product supports PHP debugging and profiling with Xdebug, including breakpoints, watches, evaluations, and call stack inspection.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Frameworks
- The maker says phpDesigner supports PHP frameworks and JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Ext JS, YUI, Dojo, MooTools, and Prototype.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page lists integration with Git and SVN and says it can work with files over FTP/SFTP.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes phpDesigner as suitable for beginners and professional developers creating websites and HTML5 apps or improving their coding skills.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License limits
- Personal licenses are limited to private non-commercial use, while commercial licenses are required for work or work that earns money directly or indirectly.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The stated supported operating systems are Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- phpDesigner 8 is a PHP IDE and editor with built-in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript editors for editing, analyzing, debugging, and publishing websites.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- Project files can be stored locally or remotely, and the product includes FTP/SFTP browsing and management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Resource requirement
- The system requirements page lists 100 MB of hard disk space and PHP compatibility with versions 4.x, 5.x, and above.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The store says PayPal and SWREG process payments and SSL encryption is applied during ordering to protect order information.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Registered users receive free email support, and the maker says commercial licenses receive higher priority responses.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Registered users receive free updates within the same version, while major upgrades may require a fee; the store describes a 30% discount for upgrades.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- phpDesigner 8 is available as a free 21-day try-before-you-buy trial, after which a license is required to continue using it.checked 8 Oct 2026
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