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PhpStorm vs Teamhood

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PhpStorm

Developer Tools

JetBrains IDE for PHP web development

From
$24/month
Free plan
No
Visit PhpStormFull review
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Teamhood

Project Management

Visual project management for teams of all sizes

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit TeamhoodFull review

The short version

  • Teamhood is a visual project management platform.
  • Teamhood has a free plan, then €9/mo; PhpStorm starts at $24/mo.
  • Only PhpStorm lists PHP-aware coding assistance; only Teamhood lists kanban boards.
  • Where PhpStorm falls short: requires an ongoing paid subscription with no free tier for commercial use.
  • Where Teamhood falls short: the free plan caps storage at 100 MB.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PhpStorm and Teamhood actually diverge.

Attributes where PhpStorm and Teamhood differ
AttributePhpStormTeamhood
Starting price$24/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management
Founded20002017

Identical on both: pricing model (Subscription).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in PhpStorm

  • PHP-aware coding assistance
  • Integrated debugger
  • Front-end tooling
  • Database tools
  • Version control integration
  • Docker and remote deployment

Only in Teamhood

  • Kanban boards
  • Gantt charts
  • Workload view
  • Time tracking
  • Reports
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Calendar

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

PhpStorm

  • Building PHP web applications with Laravel or Symfonynot Teamhood
  • Debugging PHP code with Xdebugnot Teamhood
  • Working across PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in one projectnot Teamhood
  • Managing databases alongside application codenot Teamhood

Teamhood

  • Team project and task managementnot PhpStorm
  • Workload and portfolio managementnot PhpStorm

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PhpStorm

  • Requires an ongoing paid subscription with no free tier for commercial use
  • Heavier and slower to start than lightweight code editors
  • Some advanced framework-specific tooling requires additional configuration or plugins
  • Renewal pricing rises for lapsed subscriptions after the grace period

Teamhood

  • The free plan caps storage at 100 MB
  • Time tracking, reporting, custom fields and workload management all require the Team plan
  • Automation runs are metered monthly, at roughly 50 on Team, 200 on Business and 500 on Enterprise
  • API access is Business only and rate limited to 100 requests a minute
  • Paid plans carry a 3 user minimum and Enterprise a 25 user minimum
  • SSO, SAML and SCIM are Enterprise only with no published price

Pricing, plan by plan

PhpStorm

$24/month
  • Individual$24/mo
    • Personal use license
    • Access to PhpStorm
    • Free for students and open-source maintainers
  • Organization$34/mo
    • Business use license
    • Access to PhpStorm
    • Volume and renewal discounts

Teamhood

Free
  • PersonalFree
    • Up to 10 users
    • Teamhood AI
    • Unlimited projects
  • Team€9/mo
    • Billed annually (€14/month if monthly)
    • Time tracking
    • Workload management
  • Business€18/mo
    • Billed annually (€22/month if monthly)
    • Portfolio reports
    • Private boards
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom pricing
    • Flexible data hosting
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose PhpStorm if

  • You need php-aware coding assistance.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want integrated debugger.
PhpStorm review

Choose Teamhood if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamhood review

Questions people ask

Is PhpStorm or Teamhood better?
Neither clearly leads. PhpStorm starts at $24/month and Teamhood at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PhpStorm or Teamhood?
Teamhood has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for PhpStorm and Free for Teamhood.
Does PhpStorm or Teamhood run on more platforms?
PhpStorm runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Teamhood runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Teamhood for free?
Yes. Teamhood has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PhpStorm starts at $24/month.
What is PhpStorm best used for?
PhpStorm is most often used for building php web applications with laravel or symfony, debugging php code with xdebug, working across php, html, css, and javascript in one project, managing databases alongside application code. Of those, building php web applications with laravel or symfony and debugging php code with xdebug are not what Teamhood is typically brought in for.
What can PhpStorm do that Teamhood cannot?
PhpStorm covers PHP-aware coding assistance, Integrated debugger, Front-end tooling, Database tools. Teamhood covers Kanban boards, Gantt charts, Workload view, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PhpStorm: How much does PhpStorm cost?

PhpStorm is sold via JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with free licenses for students and open-source maintainers.

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Teamhood: How much does Teamhood cost?

Teamhood offers a free Personal plan and paid plans from €9/month (annual billing) or €14/month (monthly) for Team tier.

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PhpStorm: Is there a free trial?

JetBrains offers a free trial of PhpStorm so developers can test it before subscribing.

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Teamhood: Is there a free trial for Teamhood?

Yes, Teamhood provides a 14-day free trial for paid plans without requiring a credit card.

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PhpStorm: What platforms does PhpStorm support?

PhpStorm is a desktop IDE available on Windows, macOS, and Linux via JetBrains Toolbox.

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Teamhood: What are Teamhood's pricing differences between annual and monthly billing?

Team tier is €9/month with annual billing or €14/month with monthly billing. Business tier is €18/month annually or €22/month monthly. Annual plans save approximately 35%.

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