Rapid PHP Alternatives

Rapid PHP is described as 'Robust PHP code editor specifically designed for Windows operating systems. It merges the functionalities of a comprehensive PHP Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with the agility of Notepad, thus offering a unique blend of features for PHP coding' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Rapid PHP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and PortableApps.com apps. The best Rapid PHP alternative is Notepad++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rapid PHP are Eclipse, Apache NetBeans, Notepad3 and PhpStorm.

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Rapid PHP is a robust PHP code editor specifically designed for Windows operating systems. It merges the functionalities of a comprehensive PHP Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with the agility of Notepad, thus...

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Rapid PHP alternatives page was last updated Jul 31, 2024
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  1. Notepad++ icon
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    Notepad++

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    Notepad++ is a free, open-source code editor supporting several languages, offering features like syntax highlighting, plugin support, dark mode, portability, privacy, and efficient resource usage, making it highly customizable and suitable for various programming needs.

    230 Notepad++ alternatives
    Notepad++ screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    TextFX plugin menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Code Formatting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Search and Replace
    5.  Text formatting
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Multiple Open Tabs
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Color coding
    10.  Support for Javascript
    11.  Built-in themes
    12.  Auto-saving
    Notepad++ iconRapid PHP Icon

    Notepad++ VS Rapid PHP

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    • Notepad++ is the most popular Windows alternative to Rapid PHP.

    • Notepad++ is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Rapid PHP.

    • Notepad++ is Free and Open SourceRapid PHP is Paid and Proprietary
    • Notepad++ is LightweightRapid PHP is not according to our users
  2. Eclipse icon
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    Eclipse

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    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

    155 Eclipse alternatives
    eclipse on windows 10

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    eclipse on macOS

    Top Eclipse Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  C++
    4.  Refactoring
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Code Formatting
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Spell Checking
    Eclipse iconRapid PHP Icon

    Eclipse VS Rapid PHP

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    • Eclipse is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Rapid PHP.

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceRapid PHP is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Apache NetBeans icon
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    Apache NetBeans

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    A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...

    104 Apache NetBeans alternatives
    Editor

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Linux

    Top Apache NetBeans Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Refactoring
    3.  Code Formatting
    4. Git icon  Git Support
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Built-in terminal emulation
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Code Completion
    11.  PHP IDE
    12.  Multiple languages
    Apache NetBeans iconRapid PHP Icon

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    CodeLobster IDE

    CodeLobster IDE is a free cross-platform IDE primarily intended for editing PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript files with special support Drupal, Joomla, JQuery, AngularJS, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Laravel, Magento, Symfony, Twig, Yii and...

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  6. Notepad3 icon
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    Notepad3

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    Notepad3 is a fast and light-weight text editor with syntax highlighting for programming jobs. Auto-completion, Multi-language, Dark mode more.

    208 Notepad3 alternatives
    Supports RTL languages out of the box.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Select Syntax Scheme
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Unicode
    2.  Small-footprint
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Search and Replace
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Portable
    7.  Support for regular expressions
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode
    Notepad3 iconRapid PHP Icon

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  7. PhpStorm icon
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    PhpStorm

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    Enjoy productive PHP and web development with PhpStorm. Take advantage of deep code understanding, top-notch coding assistance, and support for all major tools and frameworks.

    48 PhpStorm alternatives
    PhpStorm screenshot 1

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PhpStorm screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Top PhpStorm Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Code Formatting
    5. Git icon  Git Support
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Portable
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Support for MarkDown
    PhpStorm iconRapid PHP Icon

    PhpStorm VS Rapid PHP

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    • PhpStorm is the most popular commercial alternative to Rapid PHP.

    • PhpStorm is Paid and ProprietaryRapid PHP is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Aptana Studio icon
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    Aptana Studio

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    Aptana Studio is a complete web development environment that combines powerful authoring tools with a collection of online hosting and collaboration services that help you and your team do more. Includes support for PHP, CSS, FTP, and more...

    119 Aptana Studio alternatives
    Aptana Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Aptana Studio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Support for FTP
    Aptana Studio screenshot 1
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    +5
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from Feb 2021 and the last release is from Jul 2018.

    Aptana Studio iconRapid PHP Icon

    Aptana Studio VS Rapid PHP

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  10. SynWrite icon
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    SynWrite

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    SynWrite is a free source code editor and notepad replacement for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.

    169 SynWrite alternatives
    SynWrite screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Total Commander

    SynWrite Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Portable
    4.  Tree structure
    SynWrite screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    Last update was on 29-08-2017. Synwrite is continued on CudaText.Only there is no Total Commander plug-in with CudaText.

    SynWrite iconRapid PHP Icon

    SynWrite VS Rapid PHP

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  11. CodeLobster IDE icon
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    CodeLobster IDE

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    CodeLobster IDE is a free cross-platform IDE primarily intended for editing PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript files with special support Drupal, Joomla, JQuery, AngularJS, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Laravel, Magento, Symfony, Twig, Yii and...

    47 CodeLobster IDE alternatives
    CodeLobster IDE screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    CodeLobster IDE Features

    1.  PHP IDE
    2.  Debugging
    CodeLobster IDE screenshot 1
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    CodeLobster IDE iconRapid PHP Icon

    CodeLobster IDE VS Rapid PHP

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  12. ATPad icon
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    ATPad

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    ATPad is a simple Notepad replacement written in pure C and Windows API. Keeping simplicity of Notepad it provides many additional features. 90kb UPX repacked.

    188 ATPad alternatives
    90kb!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • The Portable Freeware Collection
    ATPad screenshot 1
    ATPad screenshot 2
    +5
    ATPad screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Send to email
    4.  Code Completion
    ATPad iconRapid PHP Icon

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  13. Zend Studio icon
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    Zend Studio

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    Zend Studio for Eclipse combines proven capabilities to create the world’s most powerful IDE for Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). Studio's powerful developer tools combined with Adobe Flex Builder and integration with Zend Framework lets developers build RIAs faster and...

    37 Zend Studio alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Zend Studio iconRapid PHP Icon

    Zend Studio VS Rapid PHP

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  14. Lines code editor icon
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    Lines code editor

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    Lines is a modern and minimalist text editor - IDE with support for over 150 programming languages, embedded code inspectors and many other cool tools to help you write better code.

    180 Lines code editor alternatives
    Responsive preview, code outline, project explorer, tabs. (new version 5.2)

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lines on Ubuntu
    Lines code editor screenshot 2
    +7
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Built-in Color Picker
    5.  Javascript scripting
    6.  External commands
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Integrated Web Browser
    Lines code editor iconRapid PHP Icon

    Lines code editor VS Rapid PHP

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  15. Devpad icon
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    Devpad

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    Notepad-like VB.Net multi-tab source code editor for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 that supports ASM, ASP.Net, Boo, C#, C++, CSS, HTML, INI, Java, JavaScript, Lua, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, SQL, VB.Net, XML and plain text files.

    169 Devpad alternatives
    Devpad screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Devpad Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
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