--- description: Detailed reviews on PHPRunner based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare PHPRunner with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: PHPRunner Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Building Software](/directory/653/application-builder/software) > [PHPRunner](/software/2068897/phprunner) # PHPRunner Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2068897/phprunner Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2068897/phprunner?page=2) > PHPRunner is a cloud-based PHP/MySQL code generator and form builder that simplifies web application development. It provides a complete web application with customizable pages and a wide range of functionality. The platform enables developers to create dynamic and secure web applications with features such as custom templates, integration of databases, drag-and-drop customization, built-in FTP client, and multilingual support. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 149 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of PHPRunner With PHPRunner right out of the box you get a complete web application with a set of web pages that all tie together. All of the pages are professionally designed yet highly customizable and offer a wide range of functionality. - Multiple color themes and layouts - Numerous Application Templates with complete - graphic interface and database: shopping cart, calendar, classified ads, cars etc. - View, add, edit, delete, search, export, and print pages out of the box - So easy to use, you can generate your first PHP website in just minutes - No programming required - Built-in FTP Client to upload PHP pages to the Web server ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 149 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: XLineSoft - **Founded**: 2001 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$599.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Authentication Software - Custom Development - Customizable Fields - Data Import/Export - Database Support - Drag & Drop - Forms Management - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Mobile Development - No-Code - Pre-built Templates - Software Development - Third-Party Integrations - Web App Development - Web/Mobile App Development ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [App Building Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/653/application-builder/software) ## Related Categories - [App Building Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/653/application-builder/software) - [Application Development Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/370/application-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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There could be a few more videos on how to's, but in the last few months a youtube channel about PHPRunner is growing fast with new videos. ----- ### "Best RAD tool for web-based development in the world" — 5.0/5 > **Chuck** | *March 27, 2019* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: PHPRunner solves complex web-development problems with a holistic approach. It has a friendly Windows client for design and development. Your DB scheme can be developed within the client, using Maria-MySQL, MS-SQL, DB2, MS-Access, Postgres, Oracle, SQLite, ODBC, you name it. Authentication for your app with static or dynamic permissions is built-in and easily modified. A flexible interface with many design themes can be used to design your pages, including modern interface (grid sorting and rearrangement). Reports and charting (bar, line, gauge, pie, donut, stacked column, etc.) are easily done with the platform. Import and export of data is supported. Mobile web app interface can be included. Built-in menus with customization, built-in email capabilities, etc. etc. etc. Built-in distribution/update to your host. I could go on and on. Most importantly, event customization capabilities that allow you to tailor special features above and beyond the system is easily retained and re-merged as you enhance and add to your application. My experience goes back at least 5 major and many minor versions and over 8 years. Support is very good. They have REALLY helped me and my business\! > > **Cons**: There is very little to dislike. If anything, keep in mind that you should strive to stay reasonably current as web methodologies change (like the advancement of PHP versions). Keep up to date with your web host and their PHP and MySQL/Maria versions. Xlinesoft has done a great job improving and enhancing this offering, and in keeping the solution current with modern web technologies. > > We market and sell the following cloud-based solutions that were built with PHPRunner: Employee Performance Management (with built-in 360 Feedback); Customizable Industrial Skills Testing; and Employee Engagement and Survey solutions. All built and improved over several years using the capabilities of PHPRunner. ----- ### "PHPRunner 10.4 Review" — 4.0/5 > **John** | *April 21, 2020* | Wine & Spirits | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: I was using the software since 2005 and was not familiar with PHP as I am an old school RPG and Cobol guy which don't even remember that. This was easy to use from connecting a database to designing a form page and even email on the fly . Features have been added through the years and some are great features. Overall if you just are a novice then this is the program for you as depending on how many forms you need to generate and database tables this can be done very quickly once you learn the interface > > **Cons**: Support is probably the worst support I have ever seen , weahter you are talking retail or online . It's sems to be run by one guy and he is miserable. So if you are looking for support forget it. > > Used it for 15 years but it's time to move on. They have lost my trust. ----- ### "A Joy to work with the PHPrunner Software and Xlinesoft" — 4.0/5 > **Alfredo J** | *March 27, 2019* | Executive Office | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use, stability, integrates well with databases and other products. The latest version (10.1) of PHPrunner provides allows formatting of final panels presented to the user in a very intuitive environment. I have been using their products since 2005 and have always found them to be solid and reliable. The best part is the intuitiveness that it provides, having a computing experience that spans many, many years I started in the development and programming of systems in 1968, retiring as IT Director for a fortune 1000 enterprise in 2002 for the 1st time and still going with my own company. > > **Cons**: I would say although the Help portion is very extensive, sometimes it falls a bit short of providing the answer. Understanding that it is impossible to provide answers to every event or case... > > It has provided a product which has a very short learning curve due to its intuitive format. I use it to support multiple enterprises which include. \* Healthcare. \* Non Profit Organization, that uses it to support over 26 public schools with a program where kids help kids, titled, Helping Hands Ending Hunger. \* Book Publishing. \* Metallurgical Fabrication Enterprise. \* Various Small mom-and-pop operations. ----- ### "My Experience with phpRunner" — 5.0/5 > **Robert** | *March 27, 2019* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using phpRunner since 2008. I have tried most of the other rapid development software packages and in my opinion, phpRunner was the best choice. I love their latest feature, the new Designer GUI. If you're familiar with Microsoft Access, the Designer GUI is similar. You can drag \& drop your fields. You have a properties selection area on the right side. The software is divided up like Access. You start with the Table area GUI, the Query GUI, setting up your field properties and search setting. Then a choice of Security settings. Then you have the Designer GUI and then the Events area. Once you finish building your project you can upload it to the server with their built-in FTP setup. Their support is great and has always been very helpful. > > **Cons**: Like with any software there is a small learning curve. > > I built and currently administer a web-based Payroll system, a Benefits system, and an Equipment Inventory, Performance and Location system. ----- Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2068897/phprunner?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2068897/phprunner) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data