Deciding on which framework to choose is no easy job, especially when there are two strong contenders like Laravel and CodeIgniter standing in front of each other.
However, based on how different both are from each other on similar grounds, a decision can be taken efficiently.

DBMS Support: Laravel is compatible with Microsoft SQL Server, ORACLE, IBM DB2, PostgreSQL orientdb, MYSQL, and JDBC.
CodeIgniter is compatible with Microsoft BI, MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. Other databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, etc. are also supported by CodeIgniter.

Built-in Modules: Laravel possesses features for built-in modularity. The developers can easily break and separate a project into small modules.
CodeIgniter does not have the features for built-in modularity. The developers have to use Modular Extension to develop and handle modules.

Structure: Laravel follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) structure.
CodeIgniter as well has the MVC (Model-View-Controller) structure, which was based loosely on object-oriented programming.

Popularity: Laravel is touching heights in terms of popularity. It is at a peak in terms of popularity. CodeIgniter provides quicknes with simplicity and smoothness in work, which contributes to its popularity among developers.

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Laravel over anything



Only Simple structures like nairaland is built with codeigniter

faithful2911:
Laravel over anything



Only Simple structures like nairaland is built with codeigniter

Keep deceiving your self as if people don't develop with raw php before


@op it all boils down to what you works best for you

I have used ci and am very good with it the fact I can right model in controller makes it feel like am still using raw php

No knowledge is a waste