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Laravel Upgrade Services

Laravel 12 Upgrades — Seamless, Secure & Scalable

Acquaint Softtech’s certified engineers audit your legacy code, craft a risk-free upgrade roadmap, and move you to the latest Laravel version without interrupting revenue, delivering stronger security, faster load times, and full access to new framework features—all while you stay focused on growth.

  • Certified Laravel upgrade specialists

  • 50+ Laravel Version Upgrades

  • Zero-downtime deployment guarantee

  • 70 + expert developers, all in-house

Laravel Upgrade Services.

Top-Rated Laravel Version Upgrade Company

Backed by 5-star Clutch reviews, we’re a Laravel development company trusted by global clients for reliable, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

Why Laravel Upgrade?

Outdated Laravel versions quietly drain profit. They invite hackers, slow sales funnels, and force costly emergency fixes. Owners, agencies, and enterprise teams who upgrade today lock in stronger security, faster CX, and worry-free compliance—before problems snowball.

Delay the upgrade and you risk:

  • Easy targets for hackers – missing the latest security fixes
  • Slow pages – shoppers leave if a site feels sluggish
  • Breakdowns when hosts drop old PHP – sudden outages
  • Stuck features – outdated add-ons stop working
  • Compliance trouble – old code can fail data-privacy checks
Why Laravel Upgrade?.

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From Laravel 5 to 12 — Turn Legacy Code Into a Scalable Future

No guesswork. No broken features. Just a clean, zero-downtime Laravel version upgrade handled by certified experts—starting with your current setup.

Laravel Version Upgrade

Move from any legacy version to Laravel 12 without downtime. We refactor deprecated code, update packages, and deploy safely so your users never notice the switch.

  • Incremental version jumps (5 → 6 → … 12)
  • Deprecation cleanup & namespace fixes
  • Env/PHP compatibility alignment
  • Automated & manual QA test suite
  • Zero-downtime blue-green deployment
  • Post-upgrade monitoring & support

Laravel Migration Services

Shift from older PHP frameworks—or even non-PHP stacks—to modern Laravel, preserving business logic while boosting performance.

  • Framework-to-Laravel code porting
  • Database schema transformation
  • URL & SEO structure mapping
  • Feature parity validation
  • Staged rollouts with rollback plan
  • Team hand-over documentation

Data Integrity Service

Guarantee every record stays intact throughout the upgrade. Our checksums and validation scripts keep data accurate and auditable.

  • Pre-migration data profiling
  • Checksum & hash verification
  • Transaction-safe migration scripts
  • Automated anomaly alerts
  • Rollback snapshots & point-in-time restore
  • Compliance-ready audit logs

Custom Design Migration & Upgrade

Refresh or migrate your UI to Blade, Livewire, or Vue while the backend upgrades—no design debt left behind.

  • Pixel-perfect theme porting
  • Responsive & WCAG accessibility checks
  • Component refactor to Tailwind / Vue / Livewire
  • Asset optimization (CSS/JS splitting)
  • Cross-browser / device QA
  • Design system documentation

Image & Content Migration

Move media libraries, blog posts, and product catalogs without broken links or missing assets.

  • Bulk image transfer to local or S3/CDN
  • On-the-fly image optimization (WebP, compression)
  • Rich-text content parsing & clean-up
  • Slug and internal-link preservation
  • Alt-text & metadata carryover
  • 404 monitoring & redirect setup

Payment Methods Migration

Protect revenue while switching gateways or upgrading payment libraries during the Laravel jump.

  • Stripe, PayPal, Braintree re-integration
  • PCI-DSS compliant testing sandbox
  • Subscription & webhook validation
  • Multi-currency & tax rules migration
  • Secure token vault transfer
  • End-to-end checkout QA

Source Code Audit

Know exactly where your risks lie before touching a single version file. We audit security, style, and performance to craft a precise upgrade roadmap.

  • Static analysis & SonarQube scoring
  • Security vulnerability scan (OWASP Top 10)
  • Dead-code and duplication report
  • Performance profiling hotspots
  • Clear remediation checklist
  • Executive summary with effort estimates

Database Structure Optimisation

Speed up queries and cut hosting costs by modernizing your schema during the upgrade.

  • Index and foreign-key tuning
  • Query refactor & Eloquent eager-loading
  • Partitioning & archival strategy
  • Migration to UUIDs / JSON columns
  • Automated backup & migration scripts
  • Load-test benchmarks before go-live

Security Enhancements

Harden every layer while you upgrade—code, server, and user flows—so breaches never make tomorrow’s headlines.

  • Latest Laravel security patches applied
  • HTTPS, HSTS, CSP configuration
  • Two-factor authentication rollout
  • Rate-limiting & brute-force protection
  • Dependency vulnerability patching
  • Quarterly security audit option

Performance Optimisation

Turn the upgrade into a speed boost: cut latency, scale effortlessly, and delight users.

  • Laravel Octane / Swoole enablement
  • Cache (Redis, Memcached) strategy revamp
  • Queue & job batching fine-tuning
  • Frontend asset bundling & lazy loading
  • CDN configuration guidance
  • Real-time monitoring dashboards

Laravel Modernisation

Future-proof legacy code by adopting today’s best practices—SOLID, test coverage, API-first, and cloud-native readiness.

  • Refactor to service classes & repositories
  • PHPUnit & Pest test harness setup
  • REST / GraphQL API scaffolding
  • Docker & CI/CD pipeline integration
  • Micro-service or serverless advisory
  • Developer hand-off workshop

Our Laravel Upgrade Process

At Acquaint Softtech, our Laravel upgrade services follow a precise, results-driven flow. Each phase protects your data, improves performance, and delivers a smooth transition to the latest Laravel version.

1

Laravel Upgrade Discovery & Assessment

We examine your current Laravel version, server stack, and third-party packages, then create a clear roadmap with timelines, costs, and risk mitigation before any code changes begin.

2

Laravel Staging Clone & Full Backup

An exact copy of your live application is built in a secure staging environment, and encrypted backups of code and data are captured. All upgrade work happens in this clone so production stays safe.

3

Laravel Incremental Version Upgrade & Code Cleanup

Your application is raised one Laravel version at a time while deprecated functions are refactored and every dependency is updated. This controlled approach prevents sudden breaks and keeps business logic intact.

4

Laravel QA & Performance Tuning

Automated tests, real-user journeys, and load checks confirm that every feature, payment flow, and API endpoint works flawlessly on the new version. Caching and database queries are tuned for faster response.

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Zero-Downtime Launch & Thirty-Day Support

Traffic switches to the upgraded Laravel application without service interruption. Our team monitors performance around the clock and remains on call for a full month, ensuring a stable and future-ready product.

Pricing & Engagement Models

Every Laravel upgrade project has unique timelines, codebases, and business targets. We offer flexible engagement options so you only pay for the expertise and support you need.

Fixed-Scope Upgrade

Ideal for single-version jumps and clearly defined tasks.

  • One-time audit sets price and timeline
  • Milestones linked to visible code pushes
  • No change-order fees within agreed scope
  • Dedicated PM for weekly progress demos
  • Full QA sign-off before final payment
  • Knowledge transfer session at hand-over
  • 30-day warranty on all upgrade work

Dedicated Laravel Team Extension

Best for complex apps or continuous feature growth.

  • Hand-pick senior devs, QA, and DevOps
  • Monthly rate with zero recruitment cost
  • Daily stand-ups and Slack collaboration
  • Jira board with sprint burn-down charts
  • Flexible scale up or down in 10 days
  • Security-cleared VPN and NDA for each hire
  • Performance reviews shared every sprint

Pay-As-You-Go

Perfect for light maintenance and post-upgrade tweaks.

  • Buy hour blocks that never expire
  • Use minutes for bug fixes or new features
  • Same-day response inside your SLA window
  • Unused hours roll into future months
  • Access to all 70 plus Laravel specialists
  • Flat hourly rate with detailed time logs
  • Cancel anytime with zero penalty
Call us.

Need help picking the right model? Our solutions architect will map pricing to your roadmap in a 15-minute call.

Business Benefits of Upgrading to Laravel 12

Upgrading unlocks measurable gains for revenue, security, and user satisfaction. Clients who move early see faster sites, lower support costs, and stronger customer trust.
Benefits of Upgrading to Laravel 12.

What you gain after the upgrade

  • Code consistency that simplifies future development
  • Optimized performance with Laravel Octane and caching
  • Seamless integration with modern technologies and APIs
  • Security improvements that block vulnerabilities
  • Customized modules compatibility across all components
  • Future-proof your software for upcoming Laravel releases
  • Smooth customization with Blade, Vue, or Livewire
  • Refactor your code to follow modern architecture
  • Minimizing downtime with safe, rollback-ready upgrades
  • Ongoing support and maintenance post-upgrade

Tools and Tech Stack for a Safe Laravel Upgrade

Code Audit and Refactor

Laravel Shift | Rector | PHPStan

Dependency and Version Control

Composer 2 | GitHub | Semantic Versioning

Staging Environment and Automation

Docker Compose | Laravel Sail | GitHub Actions

Database Migration and Integrity

Laravel Migrations | Percona Toolkit | Flyway

Testing and Quality Assurance

PHPUnit | Pest | Laravel Dusk | Mockery

Performance and Caching

Laravel Octane | Swoole | Redis | Horizon

Security Hardening

Laravel Sanctum | OWASP ZAP | Snyk

Deployment and Monitoring

Laravel Envoyer | AWS CodeDeploy | New Relic | Grafana

Task and Project Tracking

Jira Software | Slack | Confluence

Success Stories: Laravel Upgrades That Delivered Results

Hundreds of companies trust Acquaint Softtech to modernize their Laravel applications without disrupting revenue. Below are three recent upgrades that turned technical debt into measurable business wins.

  • FinTech SaaS Platform

    Challenge

    Legacy Laravel 7 platform crashed during high-volume trades and failed PCI penetration tests.

    Solution

    Incremental upgrade to Laravel 12, Octane performance layer, queue refactor, end-to-end encryption.

    Results

    • API response time cut from 7.3 s to 0.9 s

    • 99.999 % uptime during earnings-season surge

    • Passed PCI-DSS audit on first attempt

    • Daily support tickets fell by 68

    • Cloud-hosting bill reduced 24 % through optimized queries

    FinTech SaaS Platform.
  • Global E-Commerce Marketplace

    Challenge

    Laravel 6 storefront loaded slowly on mobile and lost organic traffic.

    Solution

    Version jump to Laravel 12, image CDN, Redis caching, schema restructuring.

    Results

    • First Contentful Paint improved by 58 %

    • Mobile conversion rate up 13 % within 60 days

    • Organic sessions climbed 22 % after Core Web Vitals boost

    • Checkout abandonment dropped 11 %

    • Annual infrastructure spend cut 18 % by scaling down servers

    Global E-Commerce Marketplace.
  • Healthcare Compliance Portal

    Challenge

    Laravel 5.8 application out of support and failing HIPAA encryption checks.

    Solution

    Upgrade to Laravel 12, token rotation, two-factor authentication, full audit logging.

    Results

    • Compliance fines eliminated, saving $40 k per quarter

    • User log-in success rate rose from 87 % to 98 %

    • Support ticket volume dropped 62 %

    • Feature deployment cycle shortened from 3 weeks to 5 days

    • Security incident alerts reduced to zero in first 90 days

    Healthcare Compliance Portal.

Why Choose Acquaint Softtech For Laravel Version Upgrade

Acquaint Softtech stands at the front of Laravel upgrades as an Official Laravel Partner trusted by funded startups, SaaS scale-ups, and global enterprises. Our in-house team applies proven processes, clear communication, and relentless quality checks to deliver upgrades that fuel growth—not headaches.

Why decision-makers choose Acquaint Softtech

  • Official Laravel Partner – endorsed expertise you can bank on
  • 50 + successful version upgrades – experience across every Laravel release
  • 70 + in-house developers – no freelancers, full accountability
  • Zero-downtime rollout – your revenue stays online during the switch
  • 24 × 7 support desk – real engineers ready when you need help
  • Transparent project tracking – live updates through Slack, Jira, and GitHub
The Acquaint Softtech Advantage.

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Owner of Hail Studio

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FAQs

The cost depends on your application’s size, complexity, and current Laravel version. At Acquaint Softtech, we start with a free audit to clearly define scope, timeline, and cost upfront.

Yes. We specialize in upgrading Laravel applications directly from older versions like Laravel 5, 6, or 7 to Laravel 12, ensuring zero downtime and data loss.

We’re an Official Laravel Partner trusted by 200+ global businesses. Our certified Laravel developers have successfully delivered over 100 upgrade projects, combining speed, security, and precise deployment.

We’re an Official Laravel Partner trusted by 200+ global businesses. Our certified Laravel developers have successfully delivered over 100 upgrade projects, combining speed, security, and precise deployment.

Absolutely. Acquaint Softtech regularly migrates websites from frameworks like CodeIgniter, Yii, CakePHP, and CMS platforms such as WordPress or Drupal to Laravel.

We follow strict data integrity protocols, including complete database backups, checksum verification, encrypted data handling, and secure rollback mechanisms.

Yes, performance audits and optimization are integral parts of our Laravel upgrade process. We optimize your database, caching, code structure, and asset delivery to boost performance.

Security improvements are a primary benefit of upgrading with us. We harden applications against OWASP vulnerabilities, implement encryption, two-factor authentication, and comprehensive audit logging.

Yes, you can hire dedicated Laravel upgrade experts or a complete team, fully managed by Acquaint Softtech, ensuring seamless collaboration and faster delivery.

Absolutely. All our Laravel upgrade services include 30-day complimentary support. You can also opt for flexible maintenance packages to ensure continuous stability and optimization.

We seamlessly handle integrations with payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), cloud storage (AWS, DigitalOcean), APIs, CRM, ERP systems, and custom tools as part of your Laravel upgrade.

Businesses trust us due to our proven track record with Laravel upgrades, transparent process, certified Laravel experts, official Laravel partnership, and client-first approach.

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