Protect your PHP code without hassle.
Military-grade VM encryption that compiles to ultra-compact 500-byte blobs. Per-build unique opcodes. Used by 1,200+ PHP teams worldwide.
- β Always ~4KB runtime blob
- β Per-build, per-function instruction sets
- β Open-core compiler, PRO protection engine
β No credit card required β’ β Instant activation β’ β Open-source core
Why php-next?
Enterprise-grade protection that actually works
Military-Grade Encryption
ChaCha20-Poly1305 AEAD encryption with HMAC-SHA256 integrity. Per-blob unique keys derived from hardware + license.
Custom VM Per Build
Every encode generates unique VM opcodes. Cracking one file doesn't help with others. Scalable protection.
Ultra-Compact Blobs
Fixed 500-byte output size. No matter your code size, always get compact, efficient blobs. Perfect for distribution.
Hardware Binding
Bind licenses to specific hardware. Prevent unauthorized copying. Track usage across servers.
Anti-Debug & Anti-Tamper
Built-in detection for debuggers, VM environments, binary tampering. Self-destruct on attack attempts.
Usage Analytics
Track encodes, monitor attacks, view statistics. Complete dashboard for managing your protected code.
Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your needs
- β 7 days valid
- β Security Score: 95/100
- β Production-grade encryption
- β Per-build unique VM
- β Test / non-prod only
- β Security Score: 97/100
- β Production-grade encryption
- β Per-build unique VM opcodes
- β Advanced anti-debug & anti-tamper
- β Compatible with shared hosting
- β Optional Blob Control & MFA
- β Security Score: 98/100
- β Multi-layer encryption
- β Polymorphic opcode engine
- β Enhanced anti-debug & tamper
- β Remote kill & decoy VM (optional)
- β Includes everything in PRO
- β Security Score: 99/100
- β Zero-knowledge execution
- β Multi-stream blobs (27+ streams)
- β Polyglot containers (PNG/PDF/ZIP)
- β Full decoy VM architecture
- β Advanced runtime telemetry
- β Includes everything in ULTRA
π How We Compare
Side-by-side comparison with leading PHP encoders
| Feature | ionCube | Zend Guard | SourceGuardian | php-next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Legacy | Legacy | AES-256 | β ChaCha20-Poly1305 |
| Per-Build VM | β | β | β | β Unique per build |
| Hardware Binding | Basic | β | Basic | β Server-validated |
| Compact Output | Large (5-10x) | Large | Medium | β 500 bytes VM blob |
| Open Source Core | β | β | β | β Yes |
| Price (1 project) | $299/yr | $449/yr | $259/yr | β¬99 one-time |
π php-next isolates decoding logic inside each encrypted blob β cracking one build never compromises another.
β Frequently Asked Questions
Will it slow down my PHP code?
No! The VM runtime adds minimal overhead (~5-10ΞΌs per operation). For most applications, the performance difference is negligible.
Is the PHP source code visible after encoding?
No! Your PHP is compiled to custom VM bytecode and encrypted. Even with a valid license, the original source is never visible or recoverable.
What if someone cracks one of my encoded files?
Each encode uses unique VM opcodes and encryption keys. Cracking one file doesn't help with others. This is our "scalable security" modelβcrack one, not all.
Do I need to install a PHP extension?
PRO, ULTRA, and ULTRA V1 editions require a native PHP extension (php_next_loader.so on Linux, php_next_loader.dll on Windows).
This provides maximum security and performance. Download from /loaders.php.
TRIAL edition can use a pure PHP loader for testing on shared hosting.
Can I use one license for multiple projects?
PRO is for 1 project/domain. ULTRA allows unlimited projects. Trial is for testing only (7 days, non-production).
Is there a trial or refund policy?
Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial with full PRO features so you can test php-next risk-free. All paid licenses are final sale (no refunds) as stated in our refund policy. Digital encryption software cannot be "returned" once activated.
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