PHP Desktop AlternativesCompilers and other similar apps like PHP Desktop
Apps similar to PHP Desktop include RapidEXE, which is free. Other options are ExeOutput for PHP, HHVM, ZZEE PHPExe and Electron-PHP. In total there are five Compilers like PHP Desktop for Windows, Linux, the web and Mac.
Alternatives list
Transforms PHP scripts, web projects, JavaScript, and HTML into fully customizable standalone Windows executables that run without a separate server or PHP, offer interface customization, licensing tools, security options, and can interact with databases or local files.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows


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HHVM (HipHop Virtual Machine) is an open-source virtual machine designed for executing programs written in Hack and PHP. HHVM uses a just-in-time (JIT) compilation approach to achieve superior performance while maintaining the development flexibility that PHP provides.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
ZZEE PHPExe compiles PHP, HTML, Javascript, Flash and other web files into Windows GUI exes. You can rapidly develop Windows GUI applications by employing the familiar PHP web paradigm. You can use the same code for online and Windows applications with little or no modification.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows


Electron-PHP is an open source initiative to add PHP support to Electron for creating cross-platform desktop apps.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Electron
- JavaScript
- PHP













