Wrap or compile PHP/HTML into .exe?

Question

I am looking for a program that can compile or wrap a PHP/HTML web pages into a standalone executable file for windows (.exe). It should be able to put the entire website into one .exe file for simple distribution. I once found a program that did just this, however I cannot find it again.

I would prefer this software to be free / open source but I really need this so I am willing to buy the softwware if it is fairly cheap (under at about $100).

Thanks in advance!

-Matt

Answer 1

A quick Web search turned up PriadoBlender: http://www.priadoblender.com/index.php?layout=main&cslot_1=2 .

Be warned, however, that its approach does not appear to be particularly efficient. If you just need to distribute a PHP Web application, you'd be much better off simply putting the whole thing in a Zip file. That also has the advantage of working on other OSs than Windows.

Answer 2

Compile Php To Exe

Answer 3

Check out the Roadsend compiler:

http://www.roadsend.com/home/?pageID=compiler

What you are looking to do is called a "MicroServer Project" in the Roadsend lingo.

Alternatively, look into phpDock:

http://www.nusphere.com/products/phpdock.htm

It's not a compiler, so you will not be able to distribute a single *.exe file, but it's much simpler to get to work.

There is also a product called ActiveSite Compiler:

http://www.intorel.com/products/ActiveSiteCompiler/

but it starts at EUR 349.