A poured concrete patio and a paver patio can both last for decades. Choosing between them comes down to how you want it to look, what you want to spend, and how you feel about future repairs.
Poured concrete usually costs less per square foot and goes in faster. It gives a clean, continuous surface and can be finished with a broom texture, exposed aggregate, or color. The trade-off is that concrete cracks over time, and repairs tend to show.
Pavers cost more up front but offer far more design options in shape, color, pattern, and borders. Because each unit is separate, the patio flexes slightly with the ground instead of cracking, and if a section settles or a utility line needs digging, the pavers can be lifted and relaid.
Whichever you pick, the base matters most. Both need excavation, compacted crushed rock, and a slope that sends water away from the house. A patio built on a good base will outlast one built on a shortcut, whatever the surface.