Go vs PHP
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Go
20
92.8
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PHP
45
90.1
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 92.8 (best) | 90.1 |
| Release freshness | 89.6 (best) | 88.4 |
| Adoption signals | 85.7 (best) | 76.8 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 65 days ago
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Updated 69 days ago
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| Latest version | go1.27.1 · 2026-09-01 | php-8.5.10 · 2026-08-28 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Go
#20 overall · #3 in category
92.8/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +31.4 89.6 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.4 85.7 × 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%
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