.NET Core vs Laravel in 2026: We Use Both, Here’s How We Decide

.NET 10 achieves 27.5M req/s in benchmarks while Laravel 12 ships MVPs 40–60% faster, making them suited for different use cases. The authors use .NET Core for enterprise logistics and fintech platforms requiring high throughput and type safety, and Laravel for rapid MVPs and SaaS products where speed to market matters more. The decision framework centers on project fit—performance ceiling vs. development velocity—rather than declaring one framework superior.