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 known for its simplicity and rapid development capabilities, making it ideal for small to medium-sized applications. In contrast, Zend Framework offers a robust and modular architecture that is better suited for large-scale, enterprise-level applications.