Side by side
| Next.js (Node.js) | Laravel (PHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | A VPS, Vercel or Docker; needs a Node.js runtime | Also runs on low-cost PHP shared hosting |
| Language | TypeScript across front end and back end | PHP on the server, JavaScript in the browser |
| Interactive interfaces | React components rendered on the server and client | Blade templates, often with Livewire or Vue |
| Real-time features | Natural fit with WebSockets and streaming | Possible with add-ons and queues |
| Developers | Large React and TypeScript talent pool | Large PHP talent pool, especially for agency work |
How to choose
- Already on shared PHP hosting with no plan to change: Laravel
- Want a modern React interface, TypeScript throughout or serverless hosting: Next.js
- Your team knows one of them well: choose that one
DEV3 products
The SaaS products on the DEV3 marketplace are built with Next.js, TypeScript and MongoDB, and include guides for AWS EC2, Vercel and Docker hosting.
