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Laravel
The PHP framework for web artisans
As of 30 August 2026, Laravel is free to use. Laravel is a free and open-source PHP web framework created by Taylor Otwell. Softwr lists it under Web Development. Laravel is made by Laravel LLC, launched in 2011, available on Web, API.
Overview
What Laravel does
Laravel is a free and open-source PHP web framework created by Taylor Otwell. It follows the model-view-controller architectural pattern and provides elegant syntax for common web development tasks.
What people use it for
- Web application development
- API development
- E-commerce platforms
- Content management
- Enterprise applications
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Laravel.
- Performance overhead from abstractions, middleware pipeline, and multiple layers can slow applications compared to minimal frameworks
- Dependency management is complex with many interdependent packages requiring careful version coordination
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Pricing
What Laravel costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Open Source
Free
- Full framework
- Artisan CLI
- Eloquent ORM
- Blade templating
- Community support
Laravel Forge
$12 /mo
- Server management
- Deployment automation
- SSL certificates
- Monitoring
Laravel Vapor
$39 /mo
- Serverless deployment
- Auto-scaling
- AWS integration
- Database management
Capabilities
Features
Eloquent ORM
Artisan CLI
Blade templating
Middleware
Authentication
Caching
Queue system
Event broadcasting
MySQL
Integration with MySQL
PostgreSQL
Integration with PostgreSQL
Redis
Integration with Redis
Composer
Integration with Composer
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
Is Laravel free and open source?
Yes, Laravel is completely free and open source under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute it without restrictions.
SourceWhat are the key features Laravel provides?
Laravel includes an ORM (Eloquent), database migrations, authentication, authorization, caching, queues, email, testing, and deployment tools. It supports multiple databases and provides starter kits for full-stack and API development.
SourceCan I deploy Laravel on any server?
Yes, Laravel can be deployed on any PHP server. You can use shared hosting, VPS, or managed platforms like Laravel Cloud, which starts at $5/month with auto-scaling and git-like branching.
SourceDoes Laravel have testing and local development tools?
Yes, Laravel includes Dusk for browser testing, PHPUnit for unit tests, and Herd (free for basic use) for local development environments with built-in PHP, Composer, and Nginx support.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Laravel
- Company
- Laravel LLC
- Based in
- Global Open Source Project
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