Next.js vs Node.js

Next.js is a web framework and Node.js is a programming language. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.

Next.js Framework

React framework for production.

Category: Framework
Detection signals: 2
In our index: 124 websites
Official site: nextjs.org

Learn more about Next.js

Node.js Language

JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine.

Category: Language
Detection signals: 2
In our index: 136 websites
Official site: nodejs.org

Learn more about Node.js

Used together

124 websites in our index use both Next.js and Node.js, so they aren't always an either/or choice.

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Next.js

Html PatternNext.js data injection or asset paths
HeaderX-Powered-By: Next.js

Node.js

HeaderX-Powered-By: Express (Node.js framework)
HeaderServer header mentions Node.js

Websites using each

Using Next.js

www.rufuf.store

All websites using Next.js

Using Node.js

www.rufuf.store

All websites using Node.js

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Next.js and Node.js?

Next.js is a web framework (React framework for production), while Node.js is a programming language (JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine). They sit in different categories (Framework and Language), so they can also be used together.

Can a website use both Next.js and Node.js?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Next.js and Node.js when both are present.