React.js

VS

Next.js

When Should You Choose Each?

React.js

  • Your team already knows JavaScript or React
  • You need a large hiring pool and ecosystem support
  • You're building a cross-platform app with standard UI components
  • You want faster MVP delivery with existing JS libraries
  • Third-party integrations and npm packages matter to your project

Next.js

  • SEO matters - blogs, landing pages, marketing sites, e-commerce
  • You need server-side rendering or static site generation
  • You're building a full-stack app and want API routes in the same project
  • You're already using React and want SSR without extra setup
  • You're deploying on Vercel or need edge performance