What is the difference between the bcrypt() and the crypt() methods?

Question

I was wondering what is the difference between these? I was having a discussion with someone about the crypt method and he was talking about the bcrypt method but to me it sounded like they are the same methods.

Thanks

Answer 1

Read the documentation:

password_hash() uses strong hash, generates strong salt, applies proper rounds automatically. password_hash() is simple crypt() wrapper and compatible with existing password hashes. Use of password_hash() is encouraged.

There is no bcript function in PHP.

Answer 2

crypt without arguments is the standard UNIX password hashing function ported to PHP whereas bcrypt is based on the Blowfish algorithm.

Bcrypt was designed specifically for hashing passwords.