PHP vs Node.js for a Freelance Career

Despite the hype around Node.js, I see the marketplace being dominated by PHP for freelance gigs. With most of the jobs geared towards Wordpress, how difficult is it for a beginner Node.js developer to find freelance jobs?

It’s depends, node is growing very fast, it’s easier to learn e keep in New projects, both have great opportunities to get a freelance projects.

@heikakotomino
I found this on Upwork so this might help

Both are back-end technologies, but Node.js can offer an advantage if you’re looking to have a totally JavaScript technology stack across both the front and back ends. If you’re trying to choose between back-end technologies or are building an entire solution stack, it helps to go into a little more detail.

You should consider PHP if your project involves…

  • Software stacks like the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
  • CMS’s like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla etc.
  • Servers like MySQL, SQL, MariaDB, Oracle, Sybase, and Postgresql etc.

You should consider Node.js if your project involves…

  • Software stacks like the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS)
  • Dynamic single page applications (SPAs)
  • Front-end technologies like jQuery, AngularJS, Backbone.js, Ember.js, ReactJS etc.
  • Server-side technologies like Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, etc.

Keep in mind that neither list is extensive. These are only meant as a starting point to help you get a feel for what you can expect and what keywords you can use to assess the best language for your needs.