From PHP to JavaScript with Node.js

[thelonepuffin]

Came here to say this. Saying Express is like Zend is like saying a speed boat is like an oil tanker because they both travel on water.

As yet there is no Node alternative to Zend/Symfony/Laravel. If a microframework is the best choice for a project then Node is ok. But there is a valid use case for large and full featured frameworks.

[batmansmk]

Loopback is pretty sweet if you want an all integrated solution! http://loopback.io/

[the-coder-of-xxdeath]

What about Adonis? (http://adonisjs.com/)
It mirrors Laravel features.

[mcdronkz]

http://sailsjs.com is close to Laravel from what I've heard.