PHP Output: echo vs print

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Output in PHP refers to the process where text content along with HTML elements and variables gets shown in the web browser.

 

In PHP, the two primary functions for outputting data are:

 

  • echo
  • print

echo Statement

Syntax

echo "Hello, world!";

Features

  • Can take multiple arguments (comma-separated)
  • Faster than print
  • Does not return a value

print Statement

Syntax

print "Hello, world!";

Features

  • Takes only one argument
  • Returns 1, so it can be used in expressions
  • Slightly slower than echo

Example

<?php
// Using echo
echo "Hello from echo!<br>";

// Using print
print "Hello from print!<br>";

// echo with multiple arguments
echo "PHP ", "is ", "awesome!<br>";

// print in an expression
$check = print "Using print returns: ";
echo $check;  // Outputs: 1
?>
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