CakePHP is an open-source web framework. It follows the model–view–controller (MVC) approach and is written in PHP, modeled after the concepts of Ruby on Rails, and distributed under the MIT License.
License: Open Source
CakePHP offers a robust framework with a strong convention over configuration approach, making it suitable for larger applications. Kohana, on the other hand, is a lightweight framework that emphasizes simplicity and performance, ideal for smaller projects.