Reverb is the new first-party WebSockets package introduced in Laravel 11, which replaces the need for third-party WebSocket servers like Soketi or Laravel Websockets. Here's a comparison of Reverb and Soketi:
Reverb:
- Developed and maintained by the Laravel team, providing tight integration with the Laravel framework [4]
- Utilizes the Pusher protocol, making it compatible with Laravel's broadcasting capabilities and Laravel Echo [4]
- Designed for speed and scalability, with support for horizontal scaling using Redis [4]
- Includes built-in support for monitoring with Pulse [4]
- Requires Laravel 11 and PHP 8.2 or newer [3]
Soketi:
- Third-party WebSocket server, not officially maintained by Laravel [1][2]
- Considered a reliable and stable option by the Laravel community [1][2]
- Easier to set up and configure compared to Laravel Websockets [1][2]
- Supports horizontal scaling and can handle thousands of concurrent connections [1][2]
- Requires separate server setup and configuration [1][2]
Reverb seems to be the recommended choice for new Laravel 11 projects, as it is the official and tightly integrated WebSocket solution. Soketi remains a viable option for older Laravel versions or if you prefer a standalone WebSocket server. However, the search results suggest that Soketi is a more reliable and easier to set up option compared to the previous Laravel Websockets package. [1][2][3][4]
Citations:[1] https://laraveldaily.com/post/websockets-laravel-soketi-real-time-updates-example
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/laravel/comments/1079lhn/laravel_websockets_vs_soketi_vs_laravel_echo/
[3] https://serverauth.com/posts/deploying-laravel-11-with-reverb-websocket-support
[4] https://reverb.laravel.com
[5] https://github.com/beyondcode/laravel-websockets/issues/1186