Laravel for SaaS
Laravel is the number one framework for building SaaS applications. Multi-tenancy, subscriptions with recurring payments, APIs for integrations, queues for background tasks — all of this is part of the Laravel ecosystem or implemented through proven packages.
We build SaaS products from MVP to scaling for thousands of customers. Every project is designed for growth: architecture that works for 10 customers must also work for 10,000.
What We Build with Laravel for SaaS
Multi-Tenant Platforms
Architecture where each client gets an isolated space: their own data, settings, users, custom domain. Single DB or DB per tenant — we choose the model for the task. Clients never see each other's data.
Billing and Subscription Systems
Pricing plans with limits, trial periods, upgrades as you grow. Recurring payments via Stripe and payment gateways. Invoices, dunning management (reminders on failed payments), automatic blocking of overdue accounts.
API Platforms
REST and GraphQL APIs for integration with external systems. OAuth2 authorization, rate limiting by pricing plan, webhooks for event-driven integrations. Documentation via Scribe, SDKs for popular languages.
Dashboards and Analytics
User dashboards with widgets, charts, and reports. Real-time metrics via WebSocket. Data export to CSV/PDF. Admin dashboards for SaaS operators: MRR, churn, LTV, cohort analysis.
Typical Technology Stack
Backend
- Laravel 11 + PHP 8.3
- Tenancy for Laravel
- Laravel Cashier (Stripe/Paddle)
- PostgreSQL
- Redis for cache and queues
Frontend
- Vue.js 3 / Livewire 3
- Filament for admin panel
- Tailwind CSS
- Chart.js / ECharts for charts
- Laravel Echo + Pusher
Инфраструктура
- Docker + Kubernetes
- Laravel Forge / Ploi
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Sentry + Laravel Telescope
- Automated backups + PITR
How We Build SaaS with Laravel
Architecture for Scaling
We design for growth: stateless application, horizontal scaling, read-write separation. Multi-tenancy is built into the architecture from day one — migration later is expensive.
Fast Time to Market
We use ready-made Laravel ecosystem components: Jetstream for auth, Cashier for billing, Filament for admin, Horizon for queues. This saves 2-3 months of development. We focus on unique business logic.
Metrics from Day One
We embed analytics into the MVP: MRR, churn rate, activation rate, feature usage. These metrics are essential for product decisions. Without them, you're flying blind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is multi-tenancy implemented in Laravel SaaS?
Two main approaches: single database with tenant_id (simpler, cheaper, suitable up to 1,000 tenants) and database per tenant via the Tenancy for Laravel package (full data isolation, suitable for enterprise with security requirements). The choice depends on the business model and data isolation needs.
How do you organize billing and subscriptions?
Laravel Cashier integrates with Stripe and Paddle out of the box. For other markets, we connect payment providers through custom adapters. We support pricing plans, trial periods, upgrades/downgrades, grace periods on failed charges, and automatic invoices.
How long does a SaaS product MVP take?
An MVP with registration, subscriptions, core functionality, and a dashboard takes 8-12 weeks. We use ready-made Laravel ecosystem components: Jetstream for auth, Cashier for billing, Filament for admin, Horizon for queues. This speeds up launch by 2-3x compared to building from scratch.
How do you implement feature flags and A/B testing in Laravel SaaS?
Laravel Pennant is the official package for feature flags. It allows enabling features for specific tenants, pricing plans, or a percentage of users. For A/B tests: we create variants via Pennant, track metrics through events, and analyze results. This enables safely rolling out new features and measuring their impact on activation rate and churn.
How do you set up white-label SaaS on Laravel?
Tenancy for Laravel supports custom domains for each tenant. We add: logo, color, and email template customization via tenant settings. For full white-label — DNS CNAME to the client's domain + automatic SSL via Let's Encrypt. Each tenant can have their own branding while the code and infrastructure remain shared.
What SaaS metrics should you track from day one?
The minimum set: MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue), churn rate (monthly attrition), activation rate (percentage completing onboarding), trial-to-paid conversion. We implement via Laravel events: every user action is logged, aggregated in ClickHouse or PostgreSQL, and displayed on a Filament dashboard. Without these metrics, you cannot make informed product decisions.
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