Can I use both Laravel and Node.js together?

Yes, and this is a common and sensible architecture. The typical pattern uses Laravel for the application core (business logic, database, admin, billing, API) and a focused Node.js service for the part that genuinely needs it (real time WebSocket layer, a streaming endpoint, a specific high concurrency feature). They communicate through a shared database, a message queue (Redis, RabbitMQ), or internal APIs. This lets each runtime do what it is best at without forcing the entire system into one runtime's strengths and weaknesses. We build hybrid Laravel plus Node.js systems regularly.