Node.js vs PHP
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Node.js
8
94.1
=
|
PHP
45
90.1
=
|
|---|---|---|
| Score | 94.1 (best) | 90.1 |
| Release freshness | 94.0 (best) | 88.4 |
| Adoption signals | 84.8 (best) | 76.8 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 50 days ago
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Updated 69 days ago
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| Latest version | v26.9.0 · 2026-09-16 | php-8.5.10 · 2026-08-28 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Node.js
#8 overall · #1 in category
94.1/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.2 84.8 × 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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