The Evolutionary PHP Microframework

Built for performance. Designed to evolve.

Build high-performance APIs that adapt and evolve. Express.js-inspired syntax meets PHP's power.

🚧 Project in Active Development
PivotPHP is currently under development with new features and extensions being added regularly.
Perfect for concept validation and local API development.

13,374
requests/sec
↑ 54% vs v0.9
0.07ms
avg latency
↓ 36% faster
0-2MB
memory usage
ultra efficient
4K/s
100 concurrent
stable scaling

Express.js Simplicity, PHP Performance

Write modern PHP with a familiar, intuitive API inspired by Express.js. No boilerplate, just productivity.

  • Intuitive routing with middleware support
  • Built-in dependency injection container
  • PSR-7/PSR-15 compliant HTTP handling
  • Zero configuration to get started
  • Type-safe with PHPStan Level 9
app.php
use PivotPHP\Core\Core\Application;

$app = new Application();

// Simple routing with Express.js-like syntax
$app->get('/api/users/:id', function ($req, $res) {
    return $res->json([
        'id' => $req->param('id'),
        'name' => 'John Doe'
    ]);
});

// Middleware support
$app->post('/api/users',
    new AuthMiddleware(),
    new ValidationMiddleware(),
    function ($req, $res) {
        $user = User::create($req->body());
        return $res->status(201)->json($user);
    }
);

$app->run();

Our Philosophy

Evolution over Convention

Adapt and grow naturally instead of rigid patterns

Performance in Every Strand

Speed and efficiency woven into every component

Structure meets Speed

Robust architecture without performance compromise

Evolution over Convention

Where Structure meets Speed. PivotPHP represents a paradigm shift in PHP development - rapid adaptation with exceptional performance.

Blazing Fast

Up to 13,374 requests/second with 0.07ms latency. 2.9x faster than Slim 4, 4.6x faster than Lumen.

13.4K req/s 0.07ms latency

Security First

Built-in CSRF, XSS protection, rate limiting, and JWT authentication. Security by default, not afterthought.

CSRF Protected JWT Auth

Evolution over Convention

Adapt your application as requirements change. PivotPHP grows with your project, not against it.

Adaptive Evolutionary

Zero Configuration

Start building immediately. No complex setup, no boilerplate. Just composer install and go.

Quick Start No Boilerplate

Structure meets Speed

Full PSR-7, PSR-11, PSR-12, PSR-14, PSR-15 compliance. Structured architecture without performance compromise.

Structured Fast

Battle-Tested

270+ tests, PHPStan Level 9, 100% PSR-12 compliant. Ideal for concept validation and local API development.

270+ Tests Level 9

Rich Extension Ecosystem

Extend PivotPHP with powerful packages that add functionality without compromising performance.

Cycle ORM

Powerful DataMapper ORM with automatic migrations and complex relationship support.

Database ORM
Learn more →

ReactPHP

Async runtime for long-running applications with event-driven architecture.

Async Event Loop
Learn more →

Build Extensions

PivotPHP is designed to be extended. Build your own extensions following our guide.

Extensible Modular
View all →

Install extensions easily via Composer

composer require pivotphp/cycle-orm

Performance in Every Strand

Real-world benchmarks on production hardware. No synthetic tests, just facts.

2.9x faster than Slim 4
4.6x faster than Lumen
52M+ operations/second
Ultra efficient memory

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