to encrypt php or make it "call home"

Question

I have a simple php script and want to protect it.

I'm ruling out ioncube as they'll hack it anyway and it'll increase my customer support.

I'm hearing about making the script "call home". Is that an alternative or is this the same as ioncube and similar encrypting software?

If this is a viable alternative, is there software or scripting that i can buy or learn to code to use this technique?

if calling home isn't the best answer, what is a better alternative for securing php scripts.

thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Answer 1

If this PHP code is being distributed, what is there to stop someone from removing the call home code?

Protect your code through legal means instead.