Laravel Breeze API-Only vs. Laravel Fortify: Which to Choose for API Authentication?
Hello! I'm building a Laravel API for a React frontend and need to choose between Laravel Breeze (API-only) and Laravel Fortify for scaffolding my authentication. I know Breeze with the api flag sets up Sanctum and API routes quickly, while Fortify is headless and supports two-factor authentication (2FA) out of the box. I found a video where someone installed both Breeze and Fortify, then removed Breeze’s app/Http/Controllers/Auth folder to use Fortify’s actions in app/Actions/Fortify, relying on Breeze for Sanctum setup and to remove JavaScript packages (views and npm dependencies). Is this approach correct? or I should only choose one?
My questions:
- For a simple API (login, registration, logout) with React, is Breeze the easier choice?
- If I need 2FA, is Fortify the better option, or can Breeze handle it with minimal effort?
- Which is more commonly used in professional Laravel API projects for job relevance?
Looking for insights from developers using these in real-world projects, especially with React / Vue integration. Thanks!
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