Alternative to Laravel Forge
Wodby vs Laravel Forge
Forge sets up a server with PHP, Nginx, a database, and queue workers, then deploys your code to it with a script. Wodby is the stronger fit when each application should be an isolated stack of containers, built as images and rolled out to a cluster.
Wodby has a maintained Laravel stack with PHP, Nginx, a database, Valkey, a queue worker, and shared file storage. It runs on Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or one server of your own.
Why teams choose Wodby instead
- Each application runs as its own stack of containers, so the PHP version, extensions, and supporting services belong to the application and not to a shared server.
- A deployment builds an image and rolls it out, with deployment history and rollbacks, instead of running a deploy script on the server.
- Stack services, including the runtime and the database, are updated through the platform. Forge applies security patches and leaves PHP and database upgrades to you.
Laravel Forge may fit better when
- Teams that want a familiar server with SSH access and full control over what is installed on it.
- PHP applications that fit comfortably on one or a few servers and do not need containers.
Key differences
Unit of deployment
Wodby
A container image per service, deployed as a stack to Kubernetes.
Laravel Forge
Code deployed onto an Ubuntu server that Forge provisions.
Scaling
Wodby
Replicas and autoscaling on a Kubernetes cluster when the workload needs them.
Laravel Forge
More servers behind a load balancer, added and sized by hand.
Maintenance
Wodby
Stack and infrastructure updates are delivered by Wodby, on a schedule you control.
Laravel Forge
Security patches are automatic. PHP, database, and operating system release upgrades are yours.
Wodby is usually the better choice for
- Agencies and teams that run many Laravel, PHP, or mixed-language applications and do not want them to share one server’s software.
- Applications that need reproducible builds, isolated services, and room to grow beyond one machine.
Laravel Forge is usually the better choice for
- Developers who know how to run a server and want Forge to automate the routine parts.
- Smaller Laravel applications for which one well-managed server is enough.
Get started
Start deploying apps with Wodby
Choose Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or your own server, then deploy stacks with CI/CD, backups, SSL, integrations, and environment management in the same platform.
- Run the same stack workflow on Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or your own server
- Deploy app environments for production, staging, previews, and development
- Use Wodby CI or your existing pipeline with the Wodby CLI
- Keep backups, certificates, integrations, and access control in the platform
Start for free
- 10 app services
- 30 minutes of integrated CI
- 5 GB of private registry
- Stacks & integrations
- Technical domains with SSL