Next.js vs React
Next.js is a web framework and React is a web framework. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
React framework for production.
- Category
- Framework
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 124 websites
- Official site
- nextjs.org
JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- Category
- Framework
- Detection signals
- 3
- In our index
- 165 websites
- Official site
- react.dev
Used together
124 websites in our index use both Next.js and React, 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
React
- Js GlobalReact global variables or attributes
- Script SrcReact script source
- Html PatternReact-specific DOM attributes
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Next.js and React?
Next.js is a web framework (React framework for production), while React is a web framework (JavaScript library for building user interfaces). Both are Framework technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Next.js and React?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Next.js and React when both are present.