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Which backend powers your next product? We build enterprise apps in both PHP and Node.js with fixed pricing and a 12-week delivery timeline.
IRPR builds enterprise applications in both PHP (Laravel, Symfony) and Node.js (Express, NestJS, Fastify). We pick the best runtime for your data, traffic, and compliance needs - not our preference.
A typical enterprise MVP ships in 12 weeks with a fixed price between $80K and $250K. You get source code, CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring. We handle HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance regardless of the backend choice.
CTOs evaluating long-term platform stability, technical leads comparing ecosystem maturity, and product managers who need to decide between PHP and Node.js for their next enterprise product hire us. We provide a clear recommendation backed by data.
Types of software we ship.
Enterprise CRM system
Multi-tenant CRM with role-based access, built in Laravel or NestJS. Integrates with Salesforce and HubSpot via REST APIs.
Real-time dashboard platform
Live data dashboards using WebSockets on Node.js or server-sent events on PHP. Handles 10K+ concurrent connections.
Payment processing gateway
PCI-DSS compliant payment engine using Symfony or Fastify. Processes 500+ transactions per second with Stripe integration.
Healthcare patient portal
HIPAA-compliant patient portal with Laravel or Express. Manages 50K+ patient records with audit logging.
Ecommerce platform
Headless ecommerce backend using Laravel or Node.js. Supports multi-warehouse inventory and 100K+ product SKUs.
SaaS subscription manager
Billing and subscription engine with Stripe Billing. Built in Laravel or NestJS. Handles 10K+ active subscriptions.
Content management system
Enterprise CMS with version control and media management. Built in Laravel or Express. Supports 1M+ content entries.
API gateway and microservices
Scalable API gateway using Node.js (Express) or PHP (Lumen). Routes 50K+ requests per minute with rate limiting.
We build for every business type.
SaaS companies
Fintech firms
Healthcare organizations
Ecommerce brands
Media and publishing
PHP vs Node.js for Enterprise: Key Metrics
Numbers tell the story better than opinions. Here is how PHP and Node.js compare for enterprise workloads.
PHP powers 77% of all websites including Facebook and Wikipedia. Node.js handles 2M+ concurrent WebSocket connections for applications like Trello and LinkedIn. Both run production systems at massive scale.
IRPR has shipped 200+ enterprise products using both runtimes. Our PHP projects average 12-week delivery. Node.js projects average 10-week delivery for real-time features. Both maintain 99.9% uptime in production.
The Difference Between Generic Shops and IRPR
Most agencies pick a side. We pick the right tool for your enterprise.
Generic development shops often push PHP because they know it, or Node.js because it is trendy. They do not evaluate your traffic patterns, team skills, or compliance requirements. You end up with a platform that works today but fails next year.
IRPR audits your data volume, concurrent user count, and regulatory needs before recommending PHP or Node.js. We have built both. We know the tradeoffs for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 environments.
- Pushes PHP or Node.js based on founder bias
- No compliance expertise (HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2)
- Hourly billing with no fixed price
- Delivers code without CI/CD or monitoring
- No post-launch support or SLAs
- Uses outdated PHP 5 or Node.js 10
- Recommends PHP or Node.js based on your data and traffic
- Built 20+ HIPAA and 15+ PCI-DSS compliant products
- Fixed price from Roadmap phase (week 2)
- Ships with GitHub Actions CI/CD and Sentry monitoring
- 99.9% uptime SLA with 24-hour response
- Uses PHP 8.3 and Node.js 22
Our Process: From Decision to Deployment
We decide PHP or Node.js in week 1, then build and ship in 12 weeks.
Every enterprise project starts with a 2-day audit of your data, traffic, and compliance needs. We run load tests and security reviews before writing a single line of code. The decision between PHP and Node.js comes from hard data, not preference.
After the audit, we build your MVP in 8-12 weeks with weekly demos and a fixed price. You get full source code, CI/CD, and production monitoring. No surprises.
What Ships with Your Enterprise Application
Every PHP or Node.js project includes these 10 deliverables by default.
You do not pay extra for CI/CD, monitoring, or documentation. Every enterprise project ships with production infrastructure and 30 days of post-launch support.
Our checklist ensures you can deploy, scale, and maintain your application without depending on us. You own everything.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
- New Relic or Datadog infrastructure monitoring
- PostgreSQL or MySQL database with automated backups
- Docker containers for local development
- API documentation with Swagger or Postman
- Load testing results with k6 or Artillery
- Security audit report (OWASP Top 10)
- 30 days of post-launch production support
What we ship in this practice.
Real-time analytics dashboard for fintech
Built a Node.js (Express) dashboard that processes 10K transactions per second with WebSocket updates. Reduced report generation time from 4 hours to 3 minutes. Uses Redis for caching and PostgreSQL for persistence.
HIPAA-compliant patient portal
Built a PHP (Laravel) patient portal for a 500-bed hospital. Handles 50K patient records with audit logging and role-based access. Reduced patient check-in time by 40%. Uses MySQL and AWS RDS.
Multi-vendor ecommerce marketplace
Built a Node.js (NestJS) marketplace with 100K+ product SKUs. Supports 500 concurrent vendors with real-time inventory sync. Reduced cart abandonment by 25% with server-side rendering. Uses Stripe Connect for payments.
B2B SaaS subscription platform
Built a PHP (Laravel) subscription engine with Stripe Billing. Manages 10K active subscriptions with automated invoicing and dunning. Reduced churn by 15% with usage-based alerts. Uses Redis for queue processing.
Enterprise content management system
Built a Node.js (Express) CMS for a media company with 1M+ content entries. Supports version control, media management, and role-based publishing. Reduced content publishing time by 60%. Uses Elasticsearch for search.
Logistics route optimization engine
Built a PHP (Symfony) route optimization system for a logistics company. Handles 5K delivery routes daily with real-time traffic data. Reduced fuel costs by 18%. Uses PostgreSQL and Google Maps API.
Why teams hire us.
We build in both runtimes
IRPR has shipped 200+ products in PHP and Node.js. We do not have a favorite. We recommend based on your data volume, concurrent users, and compliance needs. You get the right runtime.
Fixed price from week 2
Every enterprise project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep. You know the total cost before we start building.
12-week delivery for MVPs
Our average enterprise MVP ships in 12 weeks. PHP and Node.js projects both follow the same timeline. You get a production-ready application with CI/CD and monitoring.
Compliance built in
We have built 20+ HIPAA-compliant and 15+ PCI-DSS-compliant products. Our PHP and Node.js projects include audit logging, encryption, and access controls by default.
You own everything
Full source code, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation are yours. No lock-in. No licensing fees. You can deploy, maintain, and scale without us.
98% on-time delivery
We track every project with weekly milestones. 98% of our projects ship on time. If we miss a milestone, we tell you in the weekly demo and adjust the plan.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
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