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Symfony vs Yii Framework vs Zend Framework comparison

Symfony and Yii2 are both solutions in the PHP Frameworks category. Symfony is ranked #4, while Yii2 is ranked #5. Symfony holds a 15.7% mindshare in PF, compared to Yii2’s 17.1% mindshare.
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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the PHP Frameworks category, the mindshare of Symfony is 15.7%, down from 17.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Yii Framework is 17.1%, up from 10.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zend Framework is 15.7%, down from 24.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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We consolidated PHP code into a single set of modules and libraries but it needs integration improvements from the security perspective.
Ease of use Documentation Community Its hard to tell, but Zend Framework allowed us to consolidate PHP code into single set of modules and libraries, which are simple to share between different projects. It requires enterprise integration improvements from the security, and audit perspective…
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Overview

Symfony is a set of reusable PHP components and a PHP framework for web projects. It Speeds up the creation and maintenance of your PHP web applications and Ends repetitive coding tasks and enjoy the power of controlling your code.
Symfony
Yii is a free, open-source, PHP framework best for developing both web applications and APIs. It comes with rich features: MVC, DAO/ActiveRecord, I18N/L10N, caching, authentication and role-based access control, scaffolding, testing, etc.
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Zend Framework is an open source framework for developing web applications and services using PHP. Zend Framework uses 100% object-oriented code and utilises most of the features of PHP, namely namespaces, late static binding, lambda functions and closures.
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Sample Customers

Thelia, Octivi, Underground Elephant, Namshi
Stay.com, Fusonic GmbH, PicLyf
BBC, AutoTrack, Centroy, Cisco WebEx, Netrail Holding