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Symfony vs Zend Framework comparison

Symfony and Zend are both solutions in the PHP Frameworks category. Symfony is ranked #4, while Zend is ranked #2. Symfony holds a 17.6% mindshare in PF, compared to Zend’s 18.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Zend users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

Symfony
Ranking in PHP Frameworks
4th
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Number of Reviews
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Zend Framework
Ranking in PHP Frameworks
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the PHP Frameworks category, the mindshare of Symfony is 17.6%, down from 18.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zend Framework is 18.6%, down from 25.0% 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.
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.
 

Sample Customers

Thelia, Octivi, Underground Elephant, Namshi
BBC, AutoTrack, Centroy, Cisco WebEx, Netrail Holding
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