socialite

Pros of Hybridauth

• Supports a wider range of social networks and identity providers (60+)
• Framework-agnostic, can be used with any PHP project
• More granular control over the authentication process

Cons of Hybridauth

• Requires more setup and configuration compared to Socialite
• Less seamless integration with Laravel ecosystem
• May require more code to implement basic authentication flows

Code Comparison

Socialite:

return Socialite::driver('github')->redirect();

$user = Socialite::driver('github')->user();

Hybridauth:

$hybridauth = new Hybridauth($config);
$adapter = $hybridauth->authenticate('GitHub');
$userProfile = $adapter->getUserProfile();

Summary

Socialite is tailored for Laravel applications, offering a streamlined experience for common social authentication scenarios. It's easy to set up and integrates well with Laravel's ecosystem.

Hybridauth, on the other hand, provides more flexibility and supports a broader range of providers. It's suitable for various PHP projects but may require more initial setup and code for basic authentication flows.

Choose Socialite for quick Laravel integrations with popular providers, or Hybridauth for more complex scenarios, non-Laravel projects, or when working with less common social networks.

Pros of Socialite (overtrue)

• Supports a wider range of OAuth providers (100+) compared to Laravel Socialite
• Includes built-in support for popular Chinese social platforms (e.g., WeChat, Weibo)
• More flexible and customizable, allowing easier integration of new providers

Cons of Socialite (overtrue)

• Less tightly integrated with the Laravel ecosystem
• May require more configuration and setup for basic use cases
• Documentation is primarily in Chinese, which could be challenging for non-Chinese speakers

Code Comparison

Laravel Socialite:

return Socialite::driver('github')->redirect();

Overtrue Socialite:

$socialite = new SocialiteManager($config);
return $socialite->create('github')->redirect();

Both libraries provide similar functionality, but Overtrue Socialite requires an additional step of creating a SocialiteManager instance. This reflects its more flexible nature, allowing for easier customization and integration of new providers.

While Laravel Socialite is more tightly integrated with the Laravel framework and offers a simpler API for common use cases, Overtrue Socialite provides greater flexibility and support for a wider range of providers, especially those popular in China.

Pros of oauth2-client

• Framework-agnostic, can be used with any PHP project
• Supports a wider range of OAuth 2.0 providers
• More granular control over the OAuth 2.0 flow

Cons of oauth2-client

• Requires more setup and configuration
• Less integration with Laravel-specific features
• May require additional packages for specific providers

Code Comparison

oauth2-client:

$provider = new \League\OAuth2\Client\Provider\GenericProvider([
    'clientId'     => 'your-client-id',
    'clientSecret' => 'your-client-secret',
    'redirectUri'  => 'https://example.com/callback-url',
    'urlAuthorize' => 'https://example.com/oauth/authorize',
    'urlAccessToken' => 'https://example.com/oauth/token',
    'urlResourceOwnerDetails' => 'https://example.com/api/user'
]);

Socialite:

return Socialite::driver('github')->redirect();

oauth2-client provides more flexibility but requires more configuration, while Socialite offers a simpler, Laravel-specific implementation with less customization options. oauth2-client is better suited for projects that need to work with multiple frameworks or require fine-grained control over the OAuth process, whereas Socialite is ideal for Laravel applications seeking quick and easy social authentication integration.

Pros of Laravel Google Calendar

• Focused specifically on Google Calendar integration, offering more specialized features
• Provides methods for creating, updating, and deleting events in Google Calendar
• Simplifies working with Google Calendar API, reducing boilerplate code

Cons of Laravel Google Calendar

• Limited to Google Calendar functionality, while Socialite supports multiple OAuth providers
• Requires separate setup for authentication, as it doesn't handle OAuth flow directly
• May require more frequent updates to stay compatible with Google Calendar API changes

Code Comparison

Laravel Google Calendar:

use Spatie\GoogleCalendar\Event;

$event = new Event;
$event->name = 'Meeting';
$event->startDateTime = Carbon::now();
$event->endDateTime = Carbon::now()->addHour();
$event->save();

Socialite:

use Laravel\Socialite\Facades\Socialite;

return Socialite::driver('google')
    ->scopes(['https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar'])
    ->redirect();

While Socialite focuses on OAuth authentication for various providers, Laravel Google Calendar offers specific methods for interacting with Google Calendar. Socialite provides a more general OAuth solution, whereas Laravel Google Calendar simplifies working directly with calendar events and data.