RoadRunner
A high-performance PHP application server and process manager written in Go, designed to replace traditional Nginx+FPM setups.
What is RoadRunner?
RoadRunner is a high-performance PHP application server and process manager written in Go. It replaces traditional Nginx+FPM setups by running PHP applications as persistent services, significantly improving throughput and resource efficiency. Its plugin-based architecture extends functionality with features like HTTP/2/3 servers, queue drivers, gRPC, and workflow orchestration.
PHP developers and DevOps engineers building scalable, high-performance web applications and microservices who need a modern alternative to traditional PHP-FPM setups.
Developers choose RoadRunner for its exceptional performance, extensibility via plugins, and production-ready features like automatic TLS, metrics, and workflow support—all while maintaining compatibility with PSR standards and existing PHP codebases.
Overview
🤯 High-performance PHP application server, process manager written in Go and powered with plugins
Use Cases
Best For
- Replacing Nginx+PHP-FPM setups with a more performant and flexible solution
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