Overview of PHP Frameworks & Platforms (PHP)

Name Type Basic Explanation
CakePHPWeb FrameworkRapid development framework using MVC; emphasizes convention over configuration.
CodeIgniterWeb FrameworkLightweight MVC framework known for speed and simplicity; great for beginners.
DrupalCMSPowerful, flexible CMS for complex sites; strong in security and scalability.
JoomlaCMSUser-friendly CMS with extensive plugin support; sits between WordPress and Drupal in complexity.
LaminasWeb FrameworkEnterprise-grade successor to Zend Framework; modular and extensible.
LaravelWeb FrameworkModern, elegant MVC framework with built-in tools for routing, ORM, and templating.
MagentoE-commerce PlatformRobust e-commerce solution for large-scale stores; now part of Adobe Commerce.
MatomoAnalytics PlatformPrivacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics; self-hosted and open-source.
MauticMarketing AutomationOpen-source marketing automation tool for email campaigns, lead tracking, etc.
MoodleLMSWidely used open-source platform for online education and training.
NeosCMSContent-first CMS with inline editing and strong developer flexibility.
NextcloudFile CollaborationSelf-hosted cloud storage and collaboration suite; fork of ownCloud.
ownCloudFile CollaborationOriginal self-hosted cloud platform for file sharing and syncing.
PrestaShopE-commerce PlatformOpen-source e-commerce solution for small to medium businesses.
ShopwareE-commerce PlatformFlexible e-commerce platform with modern architecture and headless support.
SlimMicro FrameworkMinimalist PHP framework for REST APIs and small web apps.
SymfonyWeb FrameworkHighly scalable, component-based framework used in many enterprise apps.
TYPO3CMSEnterprise-level CMS with granular permissions and multilingual support.
WooCommerceWordPress PluginPopular e-commerce plugin for WordPress; ideal for small to medium stores.
WordPressCMSMost widely used CMS; beginner-friendly with vast plugin/theme ecosystem.
YiiWeb FrameworkFast, secure, and efficient framework with strong caching and Gii code generator.