Meta Framework Data v2.4.0 Updated 2026-01-15
Symfony
High performance PHP framework for enterprise
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88 /100
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Enterprise applications with complex requirements
- Long-term projects requiring stability
- Modular applications using select components
- Teams with strong PHP expertise
Consider Alternatives If
- Quick MVPs (use Laravel)
- Small teams without PHP experience
- Projects prioritizing convention over configuration
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Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Performance
85 −15
Highly optimized for enterprise workloads
- Symfony components are used by Laravel and Drupal
- Profiler and Web Debug Toolbar for optimization
- HTTP caching with ESI support
Why not 100%:
- −7 Higher learning curve than Laravel
- −7 Full-stack mode has more overhead
Developer Experience
80 −20
Powerful but requires more configuration
- Maker bundle generates boilerplate code
- Flex for simplified dependency management
- Excellent debugging with Profiler
Why not 100%:
- −6 More verbose than Laravel
- −6 Steeper learning curve for beginners
- −6 Configuration-heavy approach
Ecosystem
90 −10
35B+ Packagist downloads, 348 packages
- 50+ decoupled components usable standalone
- Used by Laravel, Drupal, Magento, Spotify
- SensioLabs provides commercial support
Why not 100%:
- −5 Fewer pre-built solutions than Laravel
- −5 Community smaller than Laravel
Maintainability
95 −5
v7.3.6 released Nov 2025, 567 total releases
- 4-year LTS support for major versions
- Predictable release schedule (every 6 months)
- Strong backwards compatibility promise
Why not 100%:
- −2 Major upgrades require careful planning
- −2 Some bundles lag behind core updates
Cost Efficiency
88 −12
Open source with optional commercial support
- MIT licensed, fully open source
- No required paid components
- SensioLabs offers commercial support
Why not 100%:
- −6 Commercial support can be expensive
- −6 Higher developer cost due to learning curve
Compliance
92 −8
Enterprise security features and audit trails
- Security component with authentication/authorization
- Voters and access decision managers
- Built-in CSRF and XSS protection
Why not 100%:
- −4 Security configuration requires expertise
- −4 Default settings may need hardening
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Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
primary
GitHub
Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time
contextual
Community Signals
Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys
secondary
OSV Database
Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking
Data version:
2.4.0 Last updated: 2026-01-15 Confidence: 93%