Laravel vs Ruby on Rails
Laravel is a web framework and Ruby on Rails is a web framework. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
PHP web application framework.
- Category
- Framework
- Detection signals
- 3
- In our index
- 28 websites
- Official site
- laravel.com
Server-side web application framework in Ruby.
- Category
- Framework
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 7 websites
- Official site
- rubyonrails.org
Used together
5 websites in our index use both Laravel and Ruby on Rails, so they aren't always an either/or choice.
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Laravel
- CookieLaravel session cookie
- CookieXSRF-TOKEN cookie (common with Laravel)
- Html PatternLaravel asset or Livewire marker
Ruby on Rails
- CookieRails session cookie pattern
- Html PatternRails UJS/Turbo markers
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Laravel and Ruby on Rails?
Laravel is a web framework (PHP web application framework), while Ruby on Rails is a web framework (Server-side web application framework in Ruby). Both are Framework technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Laravel and Ruby on Rails?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Laravel and Ruby on Rails when both are present.