PHPRunner 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

Name: PHPRunner
Rating: 4.7 (141 reviews)

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Overview

PHPRunner

4.7

(141)

Pricing

Starting at $599.00 one time

About PHPRunner

PHPRunner is an application development solution designed to help businesses build web applications through customizable templates. The platform enables employees to create databases, design web applications and modify fonts, colors as well as the indentation of pages.

PHPRunner offers a WYSIWYG editing tool, which allows IT professionals to customize the layout of applications using a drag-and-drop interface. It provides a reporting module, which lets managers gain insights into software development processes via interactive charts and custom reports. Additionally, administrators can create new user registration pages and ensure application protection against spamming threats.

PHPRunner enables organizations to synchronize data with various third-party databases including MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Informix, SQLite and more. Pricing is based on a one-time license basis and support is extended via phone, email and other online measures.

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PHPRunner Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $599.00 one time

Free Trial

Free Version

PHPRunner Professional

$599.00

flat rate, one time

Plan includes:

1 Year Email Support
Free Upgrades

PHPRunner Enterprise Edition

$999.00

flat rate, one time

Plan includes:

Active Directory Support
Data Encryption
Multiple Database Connections
Web Reports and Charts Builder

PHPRunner Features

Popular features found in Application Development
API
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Debugging
Deployment Management
Drag & Drop
Pre-built Templates
Source Control
Third-Party Integrations
Version Control
More features of PHPRunner
Access Controls/Permissions
Custom Development
Database Support
Data Import/Export
Graphical User Interface
Integrated Development Environment
Mobile Development
Software Development
Web App Development

PHPRunner User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Ratings Breakdown

72%

27%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.7

Customer support

4.5

Functionality

4.5

Davor G.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

Self-Employed

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed May 2022

Great for quickly create secure webapps

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

You can create database web apps in minutes and it is having the access control and security built-in. Create your tables and with a few clicks, you are done with your web app.

Cons:

PHPRunner is a great tool. 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.

Chuck B.

Verified reviewer

Management Consulting

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

Best RAD tool for web-based development in the world

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

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Functionality

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.

Darryl F.

Verified reviewer

Automotive

2-10 employees

Used weekly for free trial

Review source

Reviewed July 2019

Could be an excellent system

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

I love the idea and thought behind this product. Great concept

Cons:

Poorly implementation of the product. Also, lack of updates since inception. This could be great for people wanting to learn PHP.

Alfredo J F.

Verified reviewer

Executive Office

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

A Joy to work with the PHPrunner Software and Xlinesoft

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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...

Robert D.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

My Experience with phpRunner

I built and currently administer a web-based Payroll system, a Benefits system, and an Equipment Inventory, Performance and Location system.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

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Functionality

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.

JEFF G.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

Easy and Efficient RAD Software for PHP applications

Basically, I am the CEO and developer for a company. I build PHP applications (of course, I'm using PHPrunner) for Training companies which helps them to load their learners and also allows their clients to see what training has been done and also see the trends every month. This has helped training companies boost their client bases which is a win for me.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It saves me from having to learn PHP coding from scratch and helps to rapidly build the applications without much coding. You can connect to multiple databases and you are not limited to just one. The themes are fantastic and you don't really have to do much improvisation. Dashboards are a fantastic feature and makes your application look more professional.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike, just that sometimes you got to think outside the box if you want extra things to be done, but then again the support is fantastic. I submit a ticket and get a response the very next day and nowhere do I get this kind of service.

Al R.

Verified reviewer

Computer Networking

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

The Best PHP Software in the Business!

Ever since I started using PHP Runner, I have nothing but praise - From the software, their web hosting services and overall service, PHP Runner is number one in my book.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I love the fact that you can take an existing Database and with some programming migrate it right into PHP runner given you a professional and customizable web site for your database. I was able to take membership databases and incorporate them so that no matter where the customer was, they could add/edit and lookup data making it great for the gym membership databases that I was servicing.

Cons:

The ability to support certain USB devices like signature pads - they all can not incorporate into the software.

Usama A.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed August 2019

A Perfect Solution For Rapid Development

Its worth the money !

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Its super easy to use. You can get the whole application up and running in no time. It takes care for most of the front-end so you can easily focus on the business logic. Also takes care of security and permissions. Easy to convert the project in any language with runner.

Cons:

Email sending by runner has become quite an issue for me but the customer support helped me out and fixed it in the latest release.

Paul G.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

Rapid deployment

It has been so easy to setup a user database to add jobs and send out invoices

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The software makes the ability to rapidly deploy a GUI for database administration within a few minutes. It is quick and easy to use and when a custom solution is required the ability to put source is way and fantastic

Cons:

There is nothing I don’t like. Each new release is like the perfect IT geeks birthday present

John B.

Verified reviewer

Computer Networking

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed March 2019

Excellent RAD tool

PHPRunner permits you to create a full and workable application in a matter of minutes. I have been using PHPRunner for nine years and have created a number of web-based applications. Great time saver.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of use and quality of output. Very flexible.

Cons:

Difficulty in modifying styles and templates from within PHPRunner. This can be accomplished from outside the application.

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