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Zend vs Zend Framework comparison

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Zend
Ranking in PHP Frameworks
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Agile and DevOps Services (17th)
Zend Framework
Ranking in PHP Frameworks
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the PHP Frameworks category, the mindshare of Zend is 2.9%. The mindshare of Zend Framework is 15.4%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
PHP Frameworks Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zend Framework15.4%
Zend2.9%
Other81.7%
PHP Frameworks
 

Featured Reviews

MW
CEO at VonatelNetworks
Customization has supported changing project needs but user interface still needs more monitoring features
Customization is one of the best features because the solution was not standard. I had to modify it according to the customer requirements, and it allowed me to modify various components. Zend's debugging environment was sometimes used because I was working as a project manager, though I wasn't directly involved with the tool as there was an implementation guide that used that monitor. Zend's testing frameworks were helpful in finding issues.
it_user220542 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
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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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Zend?
Zend can improve the customer screens to have more features. Features for logging and monitoring could be enhanced, particularly those related to the development process.
What is your primary use case for Zend?
The main use for Zend in my last client project was for an API Gateway that is used for alerting and monitoring.
What advice do you have for others considering Zend?
The product was not purchased through the AWS Marketplace because the customer is a government entity, and it was bought through a local contact in Peru. I haven't used Zend's support for framework...
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BBC, AutoTrack, Centroy, Cisco WebEx, Netrail Holding