Bun vs PHP
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Bun
63
86.5
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|
PHP
45
90.1
=
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 86.5 | 90.1 (best) |
| Release freshness | 90.7 (best) | 88.4 |
| Adoption signals | 83.0 (best) | 76.8 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 61 days ago
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Updated 69 days ago
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| Latest version | bun-v1.4.2 · 2026-09-05 | php-8.5.10 · 2026-08-28 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLI / Terminal | ✓ | - |
| Windows | - | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Bun
#63 overall · #8 in category
86.5/100
- Platform readiness +34.0 85.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +31.7 90.7 × 35%
- Adoption signals +20.8 83.0 × 25%
Rank receipt: PHP
#45 overall · #6 in category
90.1/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +30.9 88.4 × 35%
- Adoption signals +19.2 76.8 × 25%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula