PHP vs CPython
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
PHP
45
90.1
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CPython
47
89.6
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 90.1 (best) | 89.6 |
| Release freshness | 88.4 (best) | 83.6 |
| Adoption signals | 76.8 | 81.5 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Updated 69 days ago
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Updated 85 days ago
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| Latest version | php-8.5.10 · 2026-08-28 | v3.12.14 · 2026-08-12 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
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%
Rank receipt: CPython
#47 overall · #7 in category
89.6/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +29.3 83.6 × 35%
- Adoption signals +20.4 81.5 × 25%
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