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Alternative PHP Cache vs reCAPTCHA

A side-by-side look at Alternative PHP Cache and reCAPTCHA. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Alternative PHP Cache

Alternative PHP Cache

Development

Alternative PHP Cache (APC) is a free and open source opcode cache for PHP. It aims to improve PHP performance by storing precompiled script bytecode in shared memory, removing the need for PHP to load and parse scripts on each request.

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reCAPTCHA

reCAPTCHA

Security & Privacy

reCAPTCHA is a free service by Google that protects websites from spam and abuse. It uses advanced risk analysis techniques to tell humans and bots apart. The service provides different versions of CAPTCHAs and captcha alternatives to fit site needs.

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