Deep Dive
Next.js vs React: Which Should You Choose?
Technical Comparison
Next.js adds SSR, routing, and SEO capabilities on top of React. Here's when to choose which.
Key Criteria
Side-by-Side Comparison.
| Criteria | Next.js | React (Vite/CRA) |
|---|---|---|
| SEO | Excellent — SSR/SSG, built-in metadata | Poor — requires manual SSR setup |
| Routing | File-based, built-in | Requires React Router |
| API Routes | Built-in serverless functions | Separate backend required |
| Deployment | Optimised for Vercel, works anywhere | Works anywhere (static files) |
Based on Real Projects
My Verdict.
For any public-facing website where SEO matters, choose Next.js. Plain React is appropriate only for internal dashboards where search engine indexing isn't needed.
Next.js vs React FAQ
Common Questions.
Is Next.js just React?
Next.js is a framework built on React. All React knowledge applies, but Next.js adds SSR, automatic routing, API routes, and optimisations that make production deployment easier.
When should I NOT use Next.js?
Internal admin dashboards that don't need SEO. For anything public-facing — marketing sites, SaaS, e-commerce — Next.js is almost always the better choice.
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