PHP kicks ASP’s Butt and Here’s Why.

April 2, 2010

If you’re contemplating a site re-design currently and your site is built in ASP you may want to consider re-creating the site in an open source programming language, PHP instead of ASP for the next version. View our list of reasons why we feel PHP is a good choice.
Why Use PHP?

• Fast Load Time – PHP results in faster site loading speeds. PHP codes runs much faster than ASP because it runs in its own memory space while ASP uses an overhead server and a COM based architecture.
• Less Expensive Software – In working with PHP, most tools associated with the program are open source software, such as WordPress, so you need not pay for them. As for ASP, you might need to buy additional tools to work with its programs.

• Less Expensive Hosting – ASP programs need to run on Windows servers with IIS installed. Hosting companies need to purchase both of these components in order for ASP to work, this often results in a more expensive cost for monthly hosting services. On the other hand, a PHP would only require running on a Linux server, which is available through a hosting provider at no additional cost.
• Database Flexibility – PHP is flexible for database connectivity. It can connect to several databases the most commonly used is the MySQL.  MySQL can be used for free. If ASP is used, MS-SQL, a Microsoft product must be purchased.
• Increased Available Programming Talent– PHP is used more often creating a larger pool of talent to choose from for modifications and building and lowering the cost per hour for those services.  And making it easier to find someone to update your site in the future if you choose to hire a staff member for the task or work with an alternate provider than the one who built your site.