phpDesigner
Snekkersten, Denmark
What it is
phpDesigner 8 is a Windows IDE and editor for creating, analyzing, debugging, and publishing websites. It combines PHP tools with built-in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript editors. Xdebug integration provides PHP breakpoints, watches, evaluations, profiling, and call-stack inspection. The maker lists support for PHP frameworks and JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Ext JS, YUI, Dojo, MooTools, and Prototype. Projects may be stored locally or remotely, with FTP/SFTP browsing and management plus Git and SVN integration. Supported operating systems are Windows 10, 8, 7, and XP. A free 21-day trial is available, after which a license is required. Listed one-time plans include personal, commercial, portable USB, upgrade, and multi-user site licenses, ranging from €20, paid once for a personal upgrade to €6,999, paid once for a single commercial license. Personal licenses are limited to private non-commercial use; work requires commercial licensing. Registered users receive email support and updates within the same version, while major upgrades may cost extra.
For and against
For
- PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript editors
- Xdebug breakpoints and profiling
- FTP/SFTP remote file management
- Git and SVN integration
- 21-day free trial
Against
- Windows-only software
- No free plan after trial
- Personal licenses forbid commercial use
- Major upgrades may require extra fees
The verdict
phpDesigner 8 combines web-language editing with PHP debugging and remote project tools. Its Windows requirement, trial limit, and separate personal and commercial licenses are central purchase considerations.
Who it suits
phpDesigner suits beginners and professional developers building websites or HTML5 apps on supported Windows versions. Personal users need a non-commercial license, while work use requires commercial licensing.
Plans and prices
phpDesigner 8 Single Personal Upgrade License
Personal license upgrade · non-commercial use
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Single Portable USB Personal License
Portable USB edition · personal, non-commercial use · install on laptop and at home for one user
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Single Commercial Upgrade License
Commercial license upgrade
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Single Portable USB Commercial License
Portable USB edition · commercial use · install at work, on laptop, and at home for one user
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Site License 3 User
3 users · for professionals, companies and organizations
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Site License 5 User
5 users · for professionals, companies and organizations
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Site License 10 User
10 users · for professionals, companies and organizations
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Single Personal License
Personal, non-commercial use · install on laptop and at home for one user
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
phpDesigner 8 Single Commercial License
For professionals, companies and organizations · install at work, on laptop, and at home for one user
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mpsoftware.dk
On the record
- Company
- MPSOFTWARE is described as a privately held company based in Denmark, with Michael Pham identified as its owner.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Debugging
- The product supports PHP debugging and profiling with Xdebug, including breakpoints, watches, evaluations, and call stack inspection.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Frameworks
- The maker says phpDesigner supports PHP frameworks and JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Ext JS, YUI, Dojo, MooTools, and Prototype.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page lists integration with Git and SVN and says it can work with files over FTP/SFTP.mpsoftware.dk · read 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.mpsoftware.dk · read 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.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The stated supported operating systems are Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP.mpsoftware.dk · read 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.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- Project files can be stored locally or remotely, and the product includes FTP/SFTP browsing and management.mpsoftware.dk · read 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.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The store says PayPal and SWREG process payments and SSL encryption is applied during ordering to protect order information.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Registered users receive free email support, and the maker says commercial licenses receive higher priority responses.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.mpsoftware.dk · read 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.mpsoftware.dk · read 8 Oct 2026
