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Next.js vs Remix

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TL;DR — Our Recommendation

Next.js for content, Remix for apps. Choose Next.js for content-heavy sites, blogs, and e-commerce where SSG/ISR is important. Choose Remix for data-heavy applications with lots of forms and user interactions.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Remix Documentation

Feature by Feature Comparison

FeatureNext.jsRemix
Static Generation
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Data Loading
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Form Handling
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Ecosystem
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Learning Curve
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Job Market
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Pros & Cons

Next.js

Pros

  • Larger ecosystem
  • More resources/tutorials
  • Vercel integration
  • App Router maturity
  • Image optimization
  • More job opportunities

Cons

  • Complex configuration
  • Vercel vendor lock-in
  • Large bundle for simple sites
  • Many ways to do things

Remix

Pros

  • Better data loading
  • Progressive enhancement
  • Form handling built-in
  • Web standards focused
  • Simpler mental model

Cons

  • Smaller community
  • Fewer resources
  • Less ecosystem
  • Not as many jobs

Platform Details

DetailNext.jsRemix
Language / Stack
JavaScript/TypeScript (React)JavaScript/TypeScript (React)
Type
frameworkframework
Pricing
Free (open-source)Free (open-source)
Open Source
YesYes
Best For
Production web apps and content sites needing flexible rendering strategiesFull-stack web applications that benefit from web-standard patterns
Export Method
N/A (destination framework)N/A (destination framework)

When to Choose Each Platform

Choose Next.js if…

  • You need production web apps and content sites needing flexible rendering strategies
  • Your team is comfortable with JavaScript/TypeScript (React)
  • You want an open-source solution with full code ownership
  • Budget is a top priority — free (open-source)
  • You want maximum performance with static or server-rendered pages

Choose Remix if…

  • You need full-stack web applications that benefit from web-standard patterns
  • Your team is comfortable with JavaScript/TypeScript (React)
  • You want an open-source solution with full code ownership
  • Budget is a top priority — free (open-source)
  • You want maximum performance with static or server-rendered pages

Which Should You Pick?

The right choice between Next.js and Remix depends on three things: your team's technical skills, your project timeline, and your long-term content strategy.

Both platforms sit in the same category — framework — so the deciding factors are ecosystem size, editorial workflow, and specific feature gaps. Next.js uses JavaScript/TypeScript (React), while Remix runs on JavaScript/TypeScript (React). If your developers already know one of those stacks, lean toward that platform to reduce ramp-up time.

From a cost perspective, both platforms are open-source, so the real cost difference is hosting and operational overhead. Factor in plugin or extension costs, developer rates for each tech stack, and whether you need managed hosting or can self-host.

Whichever you choose, migrating between them is straightforward. LeaveWP supports migration between 60+ platforms, so you're never locked in regardless of which you pick today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remix catching up to Next.js?
Remix is growing but Next.js still dominates. Next.js App Router adopted some Remix ideas.

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