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Laminas

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Laminas is the open-source continuation of Zend Framework, offering enterprise PHP components and the Mezzio middleware microframework. Projects cover HTTP messaging, validation, DI, events, feeds, and PSR-compliant middleware for building modern PHP applications.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Laminas components and Mezzio are free open-source software from the Linux Foundation PHP project.
API access
PHP libraries and Mezzio middleware components documented on getlaminas.org rather than a hosted SaaS API.

Is Laminas right for you?

A good fit for

PHP teams building APIs and enterprise apps who want maintained ZF successors and PSR-compatible middleware.

Before you choose

Self-hosted libraries require your own deployment, security patching, and integration work.

Enterprise PHP components

Laminas bundles maintained PHP components and Mezzio middleware under the Linux Foundation for teams migrating from Zend Framework.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
LineageHomepage describes Laminas as the community continuation of Zend Framework.Facts sourced2026-10-04
MezzioSite highlights Mezzio for PSR-7 and PSR-15 middleware applications.Facts sourced2026-10-04
ComponentsProject catalog spans DI, validation, pagination, feeds, and related PHP packages.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Laminas pricing & plans

Free

Free

Laminas components and Mezzio are free open-source software from the Linux Foundation PHP project.

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Laminas components and Mezzio are free open-source software from the Linux Foundation PHP project.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Laminas used for?

Laminas is the open-source continuation of Zend Framework, offering enterprise PHP components and the Mezzio middleware microframework. Projects cover HTTP messaging, validation, DI, events, feeds, and PSR-compliant middleware for building modern PHP applications.

Does Laminas have a free plan?

Laminas components and Mezzio are free open-source software from the Linux Foundation PHP project.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Laminas cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Laminas through an API?

PHP libraries and Mezzio middleware components documented on getlaminas.org rather than a hosted SaaS API.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Self-hosted libraries require your own deployment, security patching, and integration work.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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