PHP vs CPython
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
PHP
73
88.4
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|
CPython
61
89.2
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 88.4 | 89.2 (best) |
| Release freshness | 100.0 (best) | 97.0 |
| Adoption signals | 76.8 | 81.5 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Updated 24 days ago |
Updated 40 days ago |
| Latest version | php-8.4.25 · 2026-08-28 | v3.10.21 · 2026-08-12 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: PHP
#73 overall · #7 in category
88.4/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +38.4 76.8 × 50%
Rank receipt: CPython
#61 overall · #6 in category
89.2/100
- Release freshness +48.5 97.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +40.8 81.5 × 50%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula