Twig

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Developer tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Twig is the flexible PHP template engine maintained with Symfony that compiles templates to optimized PHP for fast rendering. The official site highlights sandboxed evaluation for untrusted templates, extensible tags and filters, and documentation for designers and developers.

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Free access: Twig is free open-source template engine software distributed via Symfony project resources.
API access: Documentation includes a Twig API reference for embedding and extending the engine in PHP applications.

Is Twig right for you?

A good fit for

PHP teams separating presentation from logic who need a secure, extensible templating language.

Before you choose

You integrate Twig as a library in your PHP app; symfony.com/twig is documentation rather than a hosted rendering service.

PHP template engine

twig.symfony.com presents Twig as a compiled, sandbox-capable templating layer so PHP applications can keep views fast and designer-friendly.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Performance	Homepage notes Twig compiles templates down to optimized PHP with minimal overhead.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Security	Marketing highlights sandbox mode for evaluating untrusted template code safely.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Extensibility	Copy describes custom tags, filters, and a flexible lexer/parser for DSL-style templates.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Twig pricing & plans

Free

Twig is free open-source template engine software distributed via Symfony project resources.

Access: Twig is free open-source template engine software distributed via Symfony project resources.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Twig used for?

Does Twig have a free plan?

Twig is free open-source template engine software distributed via Symfony project resources.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Twig 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 Twig through an API?

Documentation includes a Twig API reference for embedding and extending the engine in PHP applications.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You integrate Twig as a library in your PHP app; symfony.com/twig is documentation rather than a hosted rendering service.

Price history

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

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