Python vs. PHP. PHP and Python are two of the world's most popular Web programming languages at the moment, and naturally both have distinct advantages and disadvantages.
However, at IDG Australia — the publisher of Techworld Australia — we've been working on moving from PHP to Python over the last 18 months or so. Although we're yet to regret this decision, it would be foolish to think that switching from PHP is a simple decision to make. PHP vs. Python: Language popularity. Tutorials. Learn Python The Hard Way.