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 is a robust MVC framework with a rich set of features and strong community support, making it suitable for larger applications. In contrast, the PHP Fat-Free Framework is lightweight, easy to learn, and ideal for small projects or applications requiring rapid development.