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JetBrains Toolbox vs JetBrains PhpStorm
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
JetBrains Toolbox
7.0JetBrains tools manager
JetBrains PhpStorm
8.0PHP IDE by JetBrains
| Metric | JetBrains Toolbox | JetBrains PhpStorm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.6K | 291 |
| 90-day Installs | 7.8K | 878 |
| 365-day Installs | 30.8K | 4.1K |
| Version | 3.4.3,3.4.3.81140 | 2026.1.1,261.23567.149 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 126 | 1.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 55 | 823 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 5 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 12, 2013 |
Reviews
JetBrains Toolbox
JetBrains Toolbox is a centralized manager for JetBrains development tools, offering automated updates and installations. It streamlines the process of managing multiple JetBrains products, making it ideal for developers who use various JetBrains tools.
Manages the installation and updates of JetBrains development tools.
Pros
- + Automates updates and installations of JetBrains tools
- + Centralizes management of multiple development tools
- + Saves time by handling versioning and updates
Cons
- - May be overkill for users with a single JetBrains tool
- - Requires system resources for background updates
JetBrains PhpStorm
JetBrains PhpStorm is a powerful PHP IDE offering intelligent code completion, debugging tools, and version control integration. It benefits professional PHP developers seeking a robust and feature-rich development environment.
Provides a comprehensive integrated development environment for PHP programming.
Pros
- + Intelligent code completion and refactoring tools enhance productivity.
- + Advanced debugging capabilities with support for multiple frameworks.
- + Seamless integration with version control systems like Git.
Cons
- - High system resource usage can affect performance on less powerful machines.
- - Subscription-based pricing may be a barrier for some users.