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PhpStorm vs Apache NetBeans: catalog facts
PhpStorm	Apache NetBeans
Paid Paid subscription after a free 30-day trial that needs no credit card.	Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
PHP frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony supported without plugins JavaScript, TypeScript and SQL tooling included	Strong Java support with semantic highlighting and refactoring Project wizards and templates for Java and PHP
Paid after the trial Proprietary software	Heavier than lightweight editors Tutorials are partly under review
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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