Business applications and SaaS
Multi-tenant products with roles, subscriptions, reporting and an admin area.
Laravel development
Laravel development. PHP with the structure built in.
Laravel is the leading PHP framework. It ships with sign-in, queues, scheduling and a database layer, so business applications take shape quickly.
Choosing Laravel
A good fit when
- You need a business web application or SaaS product with accounts, roles, billing and admin.
- You want a well-documented framework that other developers can pick up later.
- An existing PHP system needs a modern home.
Think again when
- The core of the product is real-time: chat, live collaboration, streaming. Node.js suits that better. See Node.js
- It is a brochure site or a blog. A content management system does that with less code. See WordPress
01 / What we build
What we build with Laravel.
APIs for mobile and web apps
Laravel as the back end behind Flutter, React or native apps.
Admin panels and portals
Internal tools and partner portals, built with Laravel’s own tooling.
Legacy PHP migration
Moving plain PHP or CodeIgniter systems to Laravel in stages.
02 / How it connects
What it connects to, and what to plan for.
Typical integrations
- MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Redis and queues
- Stripe and other payment gateways
- Vue, React or Livewire front ends
- AWS S3 and email services
- REST APIs
Often scoped alongside
Plan for these
Yearly major versions
Laravel releases a major version each year and supports each for a limited time. Plan an upgrade every year or two.
More than shared hosting
Queues, scheduled jobs and caching need a proper server or a managed Laravel host.
Easy to write slowly
The database layer hides queries, and a careless page can run hundreds of them. We profile before launch.
03 / Proof
Laravel work you can check.
Client delivery / HR and recruitment
MyRecruiter: a hiring platform on Laravel.
A recruitment platform for an Australian business, with a PHP Laravel back end. Built in 3.5 months.
Read the MyRecruiter case studyAlso in Laravel: Education discovery platformDating app
Further reading
Guides that go deeper.
Developing ERP with Laravel 11: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide to building enterprise ERP systems with Laravel 11, covering modules, architecture, security, and deployment best practices.
Read insight
When to Consider Laravel Microservices for Your Next Project at NSDBytes
When to choose Laravel microservices: architecture patterns, service communication, and scaling strategies for enterprise PHP applications.
Read insightA little clarity
Laravel questions, answered plainly.
What Laravel development services does NSDBytes offer?
New Laravel applications and SaaS products, APIs for mobile and web apps, admin panels, version upgrades, and migration of older PHP systems onto Laravel. We also take over Laravel projects that need stabilising.
Why choose NSDBytes for Laravel development?
Because there is published work to check. MyRecruiter, an education discovery platform and a dating app were all built on Laravel back ends, and their case studies are on this site. You own the code once the final invoice is paid, and bugs are fixed free for 30 days after launch.
Can NSDBytes handle Laravel projects of different sizes?
Yes. First releases start from $5,000, and a dedicated developer for longer work starts from $4,000 a month. Our published Laravel projects range from a campaign management tool to a recruitment platform. The project cost estimator gives a range for your scope.
Does NSDBytes provide Laravel migration services?
Yes, in both senses people usually mean: upgrading an old Laravel version to a supported one, and moving plain PHP or CodeIgniter code onto Laravel. We work in stages, keep the current system running, and move data with a script we have rehearsed.
How can I initiate a Laravel development project with NSDBytes?
Send the brief through the enquiry form or book a free scoping call. We come back with questions, then a written estimate and a proposed first release.
Start wherever you are
Bring the application idea, or the PHP system to move.
Tell us what the system must do and what exists today. We will say whether Laravel fits before we quote.