Frontend · Framework

Next.js

A React framework for server-rendered and full-stack web applications.

License
MIT
Cost
Open Source
Self-host
Yes

Overview

Next.js combines React rendering, routing, server functions, and deployment-oriented conventions in one widely adopted framework.

Why it is interesting

Why pay attention

It remains an important reference point for teams evaluating production React architecture and rendering tradeoffs.

Editorial status

Recommended for active evaluation.

Best for

  • React products that need server rendering and an integrated application framework

Not ideal for

  • Teams that want framework-neutral deployment behavior

Open source & pricing

Open Source

The framework is open source; hosting and managed platform features have separate costs.

GitHub momentum

★ 142,361

Last 7 days
+144
Last 30 days
Window incomplete
Evidence
9/10/2026–9/17/2026 · weekly window

Included in stacks

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Official links

websitedocumentationrepository

Sources checked

Official documentation, repository, license, and product factsmaintainer · Sep 4, 2026