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Secure, Encode, and License Your PHP Source Code.

Q: What makes PHPDEFENDER different from other PHP encoders?

PHPDEFENDER provides loader-based encoding, loaderless deployment, and enterprise licensing features including domain locking, hardware locking, expiration dates, and subscription management.

Q: Which PHP versions are supported?

PHPDEFENDER supports PHP 5.x, PHP 7.x, and modern PHP 8 releases, allowing developers to protect both legacy and modern PHP applications.

Q: Does PHPDEFENDER support Laravel and other PHP frameworks?

Yes. PHPDEFENDER works with Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, CakePHP, and most custom PHP applications.

Q: Can I protect commercial PHP software?

Yes. PHPDEFENDER is designed for developers and software vendors distributing commercial PHP applications with licensing and activation controls.

Q: Can I lock my software to a domain or server?

Yes. Enterprise editions support domain locking, hardware fingerprint locking, expiration dates, and subscription validation.

Q: Can I try PHPDEFENDER before purchasing?

Yes. A fully functional 15-day evaluation version is available so you can test compatibility, encoding, licensing, and deployment before purchasing.

From proprietary loader-based encoding to standalone loaderless deployment, choose the solution that best fits your project's deployment requirements.

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Core Engine

V10.0

PHP
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PHP DEFENDER V10

Overview

What is PHPDEFENDER?

PHPDEFENDER is a professional PHP source code protection and licensing platform for developers and software companies. It encrypts, obfuscates, and protects commercial PHP applications so your source code stays hidden from reverse engineering, tampering, and unauthorized redistribution — while your application keeps running normally on supported servers.

Choose from six editions — Lite, Standard, Loaderless, Pro, Enterprise, and CLI — ranging from annual to lifetime licenses. PHPDEFENDER supports PHP 5.x, 7.x, and 8.x on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and works with Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, CakePHP, and most custom PHP applications.

Choose the Right PHPDEFENDER Edition

Compare six flexible PHP encoding options to find the best fit for your hosting environment, deployment needs, and security requirements.

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01. Loader-Based Protection

PHPDEFENDER Lite

Basic protection designed to work with our high-performance runtime loader system.

✔ Uses proprietary Pd Loader encoding
✖ Loaderless deployment not supported
✖ No licensing verification included

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PHPDEFENDER Standard

Improved compatibility for different development and hosting environments.

✔ Supports Pd Loader engine
✔ Compatible with IonCube-style environments
✖ No loaderless or licensing features

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02. Loaderless Runtime

PHPDEFENDER Loaderless

Run protected PHP applications without requiring any external loaders or server configuration changes.

✔ Fully loaderless execution
✔ Supports eval and non-eval environments
✖ No loader-based features or licensing system

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03. Advanced Plans

PHPDEFENDER Pro

A flexible solution combining loader-based and loaderless protection for varied client environments.

✔ Includes all loader engines
✔ Includes loaderless encoding support
✖ No built-in commercial licensing system

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PHPDEFENDER Enterprise

A complete enterprise-grade protection suite with advanced licensing and security controls.

✔ All encoding systems included
✔ Advanced licensing and entitlement engine
✔ Domain, MAC, and time-based access controls

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Simple, Powerful Developer Workflow

Import PHP Files

Select your raw source code or complete project directories.

Choose Engine Style

Opt for native loader performance or flexible loaderless execution.

Compile Binaries

Run compilation parameters to build clean, encrypted files.

Deploy Safely

Ship protected scripts securely to your target client environments.

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how PHPDEFENDER helps developers protect, license, and securely distribute PHP applications.

Q. What is PHPDEFENDER?

PHPDEFENDER is a professional PHP source code protection and software licensing solution. It encrypts and obfuscates PHP applications to help prevent unauthorized access, reverse engineering, code theft, and software piracy while allowing your application to run normally on supported servers.

Q. Why should I protect my PHP source code?

Protecting your PHP source code helps secure your intellectual property and commercial software. Encoding reduces the risk of reverse engineering, unauthorized copying, software tampering, and illegal redistribution while allowing customers to use your application normally.

Q. What makes PHPDEFENDER different from other PHP encoders?

PHPDEFENDER offers multiple protection methods to suit different deployment environments. Developers can choose loader-based encoding, loaderless protection, or enterprise licensing with advanced features including domain locking, hardware locking, expiration dates, and subscription management.

Q. Which PHP versions are supported?

PHPDEFENDER supports a wide range of PHP versions, including PHP 5.x, PHP 7.x, and modern PHP 8 releases. This allows developers to protect both legacy applications and modern PHP projects.

Q. Does PHPDEFENDER support Laravel and other PHP frameworks?

Yes. PHPDEFENDER works with most PHP applications and popular frameworks, including Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, CakePHP, and custom PHP projects.

Q. Does PHPDEFENDER require a runtime loader?

It depends on the edition you choose. Loader editions require the PHPDEFENDER Loader, while Loaderless editions run without installing any additional server extensions, making deployment easier on shared hosting environments.

Q. Can I protect commercial PHP software?

Yes. PHPDEFENDER is designed for software vendors, freelancers, agencies, and companies distributing commercial PHP applications. Built-in licensing features help control activations, subscriptions, and software usage.

Q. Can I lock my software to a domain or server?

Yes. Enterprise editions include a powerful licensing system that supports domain locking, hardware fingerprint locking, license expiration dates, and subscription validation to help protect commercial software.

Q. Can I try PHPDEFENDER before purchasing?

Yes. We offer a fully functional 15-day evaluation version, allowing you to test compatibility, performance, encoding methods, licensing features, and deployment before purchasing.

Q. Do you provide technical support?

Yes. Our technical support team assists customers with installation, licensing, compatibility, upgrades, and deployment questions to help ensure PHPDEFENDER works smoothly in production environments.