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The small but powerful PHP framework

★ 3.9

Powerful PHP framework with a very small footprint. Known for exceptional performance and straightforward approach to MVC development.

5K
GitHub Stars
none
TypeScript
easy
Learning Curve
3.8
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source
Paid
N/A

Features

  • ✓ Tiny footprint
  • ✓ MVC pattern
  • ✓ Built-in security
  • ✓ Session handling
  • ✓ Form validation
  • ✓ Query builder
  • ✓ Caching
  • ✓ Error handling

Pros

  • + Very fast performance
  • + Easy to learn
  • + Small footprint
  • + Good documentation
  • + Shared hosting friendly

Cons

  • - Older ecosystem
  • - Less modern features
  • - Smaller community now
  • - Behind Laravel

Best For

hobbyist startup

Alternatives

Laravel Laravel Yii Yii CakePHP CakePHP
mvc lightweight performant beginner-friendly