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PhpStorm vs CodePen: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 13th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 3,525 reviews from Integrated Development Environment (IDE) users.
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Code Development
4.9
Code Editing
4.9
Debugging
4.6
For Developers
4.8
Graphical User Interface
4.5
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Code Development
4.7
Code Editing
4.4
Debugging
4.5
For Developers
4.2
Graphical User Interface
4.6
User satisfaction
4.8
User reviews145
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.8
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.5
4.5
User reviews21
Ease of use
4.7
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.2
Customer support
4.2
Price starts from
/user
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

PhpStorm is designed for developers who use PHP or PHP-based solutions to develop web applications or CLI scripts. It is suitable for backend, frontend, and full-stack work.

Designers and developers seeking for a social development environment

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
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PhpStorm

7/10
  • Deployment Management
  • Game Development
  • Website Development
  • Code Development
  • Code Editing
  • Data Modeling
  • Debugging
  • For Developers
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Web/Mobile App Development
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CodePen

7/10
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PhpStorm

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CodePen

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PhpStorm
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
CodePen
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
PhpStorm
  • By JetBrains
  • Located in Czechia
  • Founded in 2000
CodePen
  • By CodePen
  • Located in United States
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