Next.js
The Standard. It is effectively the default way to write React today. Features like Server Components and Server Actions blur the line between frontend and backend.
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—Overview
What is Next.js?
The React Framework for the Web
Key differentiator
“The Standard. It is effectively the default way to write React today. Features like Server Components and Server Actions blur the line between frontend and backend.”
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Building large-scale React applications
Recommended use case
eCommerce sites needing excellent SEO (SSR)
Recommended use case
Teams already using Vercel
Recommended use case
✕ Not a fit for
Simple static blogs (Astro is faster/simpler)
Not recommended
Teams who hate React's complexity
Not recommended
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Free (Open Source)
Starts at
$20/mo (Vercel Pro)
Model
Hybrid
Enterprise
Available
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Get Started with Next.js
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.