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At a Glance
PhpStorm
PhpStorm
Star Rating
(487)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$249.00 1 User Per Year
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Zend Studio
Zend Studio
Star Rating
(23)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Zend Studio offers robust file management capabilities, scoring 9.0, which allows for efficient organization of projects, while PhpStorm, although strong, does not match this level of functionality.
  • Reviewers mention that PhpStorm excels in multi-language support with a score of 8.3, making it a preferred choice for developers working in diverse programming environments, whereas Zend Studio's support is more limited.
  • G2 users highlight that Zend Studio's customization options are rated at 8.6, allowing users to tailor their development environment effectively, while PhpStorm, despite its strong overall performance, does not provide the same level of flexibility.
  • Users on G2 indicate that the help guides for PhpStorm are particularly well-received, contributing to its ease of use score of 8.5, whereas Zend Studio's help resources are perceived as less comprehensive.
  • Reviewers say that the patching and updates process in PhpStorm is smoother, with a score of 8.6, which is crucial for maintaining a stable development environment, while Zend Studio's update process has been noted as less user-friendly.
  • Users report that the overall product direction for PhpStorm is viewed positively at 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement, while Zend Studio's product direction score of 5.1 suggests a need for more innovation and responsiveness to user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PhpStorm
Businesses and Organizations
$249.00
1 User Per Year
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Zend Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
PhpStorm
Free Trial is available
Zend Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
444
8.3
19
Ease of Use
8.5
444
7.8
19
Ease of Setup
8.3
91
8.1
6
Ease of Admin
8.4
86
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.7
316
7.2
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
75
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
439
5.1
19
Features by Category
PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.6
893
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
136
Not enough data
9.0
133
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
8.6
129
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PhpStorm
PhpStorm
Zend Studio
Zend Studio
PhpStorm and Zend Studio are categorized as PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
PhpStorm
PhpStorm has no unique categories
Zend Studio
Zend Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PhpStorm
PhpStorm
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Zend Studio
Zend Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
Reviewers' Industry
PhpStorm
PhpStorm
Computer Software
29.9%
Information Technology and Services
19.9%
Internet
11.5%
Program Development
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Other
27.6%
Zend Studio
Zend Studio
Computer Software
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Law Practice
5.0%
Internet
5.0%
Other
30.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
PhpStorm
PhpStorm
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

I love the shortcut and intuitive nature of Phpstorm. The application has many plugins I can use as needed, for different projects. I love that the shortcuts to open a file, and the simplicity of such shortcuts (where I can add a trailing slash when...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Program Development

Solo permite tener un proyecto abierto, es decir, te obliga a instanciar la aplicación por cada uno de los proyectos en los que quieras trabajar al mismo tiempo. Esto aumenta exponencialmente el consumo de recursos del pc. Mal optimizado, al tenerlo abierto...

Zend Studio
Zend Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

I migrate from Eclipse because Zend support SSH as filesystem.

Most Helpful Critical Review
JH
Jasper H.
Verified User in Hospitality

Runs slow compared to others, like PHP Storm. If you're not used to Eclipse then there is a bit of a learning curve for getting the workspace setup just as you like it.

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Discussions
PhpStorm
PhpStorm Discussions
How do I make the most of PHPStorm?
1 comment
Christopher B.
CB
This question is 3 months old at time of writing, but I got pinged via email so I'm going to do my best. PHPStorm is big. There is a lot you can do with...Read more
How can I share SSH credentials between multiple installations?
1 comment
Alessandro B.
AB
You shouldn't. SSH credentials are very sensitive and you definitely shouldn't trust your IDE to store them in any way. Use SSH keys instead.Read more
What is PhpStorm used for?
1 comment
eric m.
EM
PhpStorm is an IDE that is primarily used to write code using the PHP programming language. It can also be used to write HTML, Javascript and CSSRead more
Zend Studio
Zend Studio Discussions
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