PHPstorm
Introduction
PHPStorm is an IDE for development of PHP Websites made by JetBrains [1].
JetBrains is not for free, you have to buy a commercial license. That may be costly!
The main reason to go for this product is:
Pro
- An IDE, meaning it has the complete software stack to develop PHP-based websites.
- Includes Database, Debugging, Version Control.
- Completely made for PHP
Con
- It's not Open Source but propriety.
- They make their interpretation of how to bundle, make their own bindings, making your own environment choices less free.
- Usage of other languages is not possible.
Pricing
As said PHPStorm comes not for free. I give you here the individual usage costs (incl. VAT) for 2025, billed Yearly:
| Subscription | First Year | Second Year | Third Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhpStorm | € 117,81 | € 94,01 | € 70,21 |
| PhpStorm with AI Pro | € 236,81 | € 213,01 | € 189,21 |
| PhpStorm and Laravel Idea | € 146,97 | € 117,22 | € 104,72 |
| All products Pack | € 343,91 | € 274,89 | € 205,87 |
I have to admit a lot of money for development tooling!