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VisitGHCup vs PHPBrew
What both publish
| Fact | GHCup | PHPBrew |
|---|---|---|
| Installation requirements | On macOS, running GHCup may prompt the user to install command line tools; on Windows, msys2 should be set up during installation. | Building PHP requires development packages to be installed first. |
| Purpose | GHCup is the main installer for the general purpose language Haskell. | PHPBrew builds and installs multiple PHP versions in the user's home directory. |
GHCup plans
- GHCupFree
PHPBrew plans
- PHPBrewFree
Pick GHCup if…
GHCup suits Haskell developers who want to install and manage GHC and related tools across supported systems. It can also suit teams using Stack or CI/CD workflows.
Pick PHPBrew if…
PHPBrew suits Linux and macOS users who want to build and manage PHP versions in their home directory, including without root access. It may also fit developers who need version switching through bash or zsh.