Best PHP Encoder [closed]

Question

How does the php encoder works? Do they need any server side software installation? How I use them?

Which one from the below is best PHP encoder?

• ioncube
• sourceguardian
• phpshield
• phpcipher
• truebug

Answer 1

most of the php encoder requires server side software installation. Please see the documentation of using them, as each have their own way: e.g: PHP Encoder - how it works

Some more encoders:

• phc
• bcompiler
• Thicket™ Obfuscator for PHP

Answer 2

Not from your list but I would go for this which has been really successful:

PHTML Encoder

Answer 3

For free version, you could try at Monas free php encoder/decoder . They stored their bytecode in variable length format so it can reduce your bytecode size. it seems still in early development, but work very good.