Hosting Data v2.4.0 Updated 2026-01-15
Laravel Forge
Server management for PHP developers
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87 /100
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Laravel developers needing simple deployment
- Teams without dedicated DevOps
- Multiple PHP applications
- Cost-conscious scaling
Consider Alternatives If
- Serverless architecture (use Vapor)
- Kubernetes deployments
- Non-PHP applications primarily
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Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Performance
88 −12
Optimized server configuration
- Nginx + PHP-FPM optimized setup
- OPcache and Redis pre-configured
- SSL with Let's Encrypt
Why not 100%:
- −6 Performance depends on cloud provider
- −6 Advanced tuning is manual
Developer Experience
90 −10
Simple UI for complex operations
- One-click server provisioning
- Git push-to-deploy
- Environment variable management
Why not 100%:
- −5 Less flexible than manual setup
- −5 Some features need SSH anyway
Ecosystem
85 −15
First-party Laravel integration
- Built by Laravel team
- Works with multiple cloud providers
- Integrates with Envoyer for zero-downtime
Why not 100%:
- −7 Best for Laravel, less tailored for others
- −7 No built-in CI/CD
Maintainability
85 −15
Managed updates and security patches
- PHP version updates available
- Security patch notifications
- Server monitoring built-in
Why not 100%:
- −7 OS-level updates still manual
- −7 Debugging requires SSH access
Cost Efficiency
82 −18
Affordable for unlimited servers
- $12/month for unlimited servers
- No per-site or per-server limits
- Use any cloud provider
Why not 100%:
- −9 Cloud provider costs are additional
- −9 Hobby plan limited to one server
Compliance
85 −15
Security-focused defaults
- Firewall configuration
- SSH key authentication
- Automatic security updates option
Why not 100%:
- −7 PCI/HIPAA compliance needs manual work
- −7 Logs stored on your servers
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Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
contextual
Community Signals
Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys
Data version:
2.4.0 Last updated: 2026-01-15 Confidence: 88%