Laravel vs Symfony

Laravel is a web framework and Symfony 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
Learn more about Laravel

PHP framework for web projects.

Category
Framework
Detection signals
2
In our index
Not yet detected
Official site
symfony.com
Learn more about Symfony

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Laravel

  • CookieLaravel session cookie
  • CookieXSRF-TOKEN cookie (common with Laravel)
  • Html PatternLaravel asset or Livewire marker

Symfony

  • HeaderSymfony debug token header
  • CookieSymfony cookie

Websites using each

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Laravel and Symfony?

Laravel is a web framework (PHP web application framework), while Symfony is a web framework (PHP framework for web projects). Both are Framework technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Laravel and Symfony?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Laravel and Symfony when both are present.

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