Course comparison
MERN vs PHP/MySQL
Two proven ways to build a full web application — a modern JavaScript stack, or the classic workhorse.
Side by side
| Web Development MERN Stack | Web Development with PHP/MySQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Modern Web & App Development | Modern Web & App Development |
| Starts from | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Complete programme | ₹22,500 | ₹21,000 |
| Levels | 3 | 3 |
| Duration | 6 mo | 6 mo |
| Modules | 15 | 16 |
| Lessons | 181 | 154 |
| Tools | MongoDB, Git, GitHub, React, Node.js, Express … | Python, MySQL, Git, GitHub, WordPress, PHP … |
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All fees are in Indian Rupees and include applicable taxes.
Which should you choose?
MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) is a modern, JavaScript-everywhere stack popular with startups and product teams. PHP/MySQL powers a huge share of the existing web (including WordPress) and has abundant work in agencies and SMEs. Pick MERN for modern product roles and freelancing; pick PHP/MySQL if you want the widest pool of everyday web work.
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