Z-Ray

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Developer Tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Zend Z-Ray is an in-browser PHP debugging and performance insight tool bundled with Zend Server. It surfaces runtime data, profiling, and framework plugins so PHP teams inspect requests, errors, and bottlenecks without leaving the browser.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: Developer Tools
Free access: Zend Server trial marketing offers a free 30-day trial that includes Z-Ray capabilities.
API access: Product copy references a Z-Ray Extensibility API for building debugging extensions to other PHP applications.

Is Z-Ray right for you?

A good fit for

PHP developers using Zend Server who need live debugging overlays and performance telemetry in the browser.

Before you choose

Z-Ray is sold as part of Zend Server; the product page does not publish standalone monthly USD plan pricing.

PHP debugging overlay

Zend positions Z-Ray as an enterprise PHP debugger integrated with Zend Server, emphasizing browser-based insights and extensible plugins.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Debugging focus	Meta description highlights real-time, in-browser PHP debugging and performance insights.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Zend Server bundle	Page copy states Z-Ray comes with Zend Server and promotes a 30-day Zend Server trial.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Extensibility	Marketing mentions plugins for Magento, Drupal, Symfony, and Zend Framework plus an extensibility API.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Z-Ray pricing & plans

Pricing

Not listed

Official monthly price not confirmed

API: Product copy references a Z-Ray Extensibility API for building debugging extensions to other PHP applications.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Z-Ray used for?

Does Z-Ray have a free plan?

Zend Server trial marketing offers a free 30-day trial that includes Z-Ray capabilities.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does Z-Ray cost?

A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Z-Ray through an API?

Product copy references a Z-Ray Extensibility API for building debugging extensions to other PHP applications.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Z-Ray is sold as part of Zend Server; the product page does not publish standalone monthly USD plan pricing.

Price history

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

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