Laravel Cloud Launches: A New Era for PHP Development

The developers behind the widely-used PHP framework, Laravel, have announced the upcoming launch of their new platform, Laravel Cloud, set to debut on February 24, 2025. This initiative was revealed by CEO Taylor Otwell during the Laracon US conference in 2024.

Laravel Cloud aims to simplify the deployment, scaling, and security of Laravel applications. The platform is designed to provide a fully managed infrastructure that caters specifically to developers and teams seeking efficient application deployment.

Among its key features, Laravel Cloud includes auto-scaling capabilities, DDoS protection, and serverless database management through Laravel Serverless Postgres. The pricing structure is tiered into three distinct plans: Sandbox, Production, and Enterprise. The Sandbox plan is free but incurs usage costs, while the Production plan is available for $20 per month and offers discounts based on usage.

• Sandbox: Free with usage costs; includes Flex Compute (approximately $5/month), Serverless Postgres ($0.04/hour or $1.50/GB), Cache (approximately $7/month), and Object Storage ($0.02/GB). This plan allows for up to 3 users.
• Production: $20/month with usage discounts available.
• Enterprise: Pricing available upon request, with options for customization.

The rollout of Laravel Cloud will coincide with the launch of a revamped Laravel website and new starter kits aimed at enhancing developer experience. Interested developers can sign up for updates via email to stay informed about the latest developments regarding Laravel Cloud.

For further details, additional information is available in the Laravel news section.