Next.js vs. Vite: When to Choose Each for Your React Projects

Adhithi Ravichandran
6 min readAug 23, 2024

Among the many options available, Next.js and Vite have emerged as popular choices, especially for developers working with React. Both tools offer distinct advantages, but they serve different purposes and use cases. In this post, we’ll explore when you should choose Next.js over Vite, and vice versa, complete with code examples.

Next.js: The Framework for Production-Ready React Applications

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Next.js, developed by Vercel, is a powerful React framework that has gained widespread adoption due to its robust features for building production-ready applications. It provides a comprehensive solution that handles everything from server-side rendering (SSR) to React Server Components (RSC), making it an excellent choice for complex full-stack applications that require scalability, SEO optimization, and server-side capabilities.

When to Choose Next.js

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG):

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Adhithi Ravichandran
Adhithi Ravichandran

Written by Adhithi Ravichandran

Software Consultant, Author, Speaker, React|Next.js|React Native |GraphQL|Cypress|Playwright Dev & Indian Classical Musician

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