PHP Encoder, which one is the best?

[jack5100nv]

I am looking for a PHP Encoder to protect my code when I destribute it. I am willing to spend upto $300. However, I want to user a really good encoder which is very hard to decode and does not use any loader to run the encoded files.

 

The following do not use any loader but are easy to decode

http://www.phplockit.com

http://www.codelock.co.nz

 

The following are good encoders but use loaders

http://www.ioncube.com

http://www.sourceguardian.com

http://phpshield.com

 

Do you guys have a product to recommend to me? I would like to stay away from having m client install loader on their server.

 

Am I making the right decision by not choosing the encoder that uses loaders OR am I just being difficult because using the loader is not a big deal?

[keeB]

There was a guy demoing his php obfuscater here a long time ago. Use the search function.

[jack5100nv]

There was a guy demoing his php obfuscater here a long time ago. Use the search function.

 

Thanks, has anyone has had any good or bad experiences with other encrypted products.

[keeB]

I don't really see the point. If your product is any good, people will require support, and that's really what you sell (after the initial product.) If there's a bug, you can't count on your customers having a department dedicated to fixing it. It's much less expensive to have a support contract.

 

Someone would have to learn the code, understand how it's put together, and be able to make an informed decision (and be liable -- [this is key, no one wants to take blame when there's downtime]) to fix the issue.