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Ruby vs PHP: catalog facts
Ruby	PHP
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Readable, concise syntax Dynamic language suited to scripting and web development	Several supported release branches with frequent bug fix releases Well suited to server-side web development
Interpreted runtime is slower than compiled languages for heavy computation	Official downloads for Linux and macOS are source releases; binaries usually come from package managers Older branches require upgrades as they reach end of life
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Ruby	License: PHP-3.01
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	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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