React vs Next.js: A Practical Comparison

Both are great choices, but they serve different purposes. Here's when to use each.

When to Use Plain React

• Single Page Applications (SPAs)
• When SEO is not critical
• Internal tools and dashboards
• When you need full control over routing

When to Use Next.js

• Marketing websites and landing pages
• E-commerce platforms
• Any project where SEO matters
• When you need server-side rendering

Our Recommendation

For most new projects, we recommend Next.js. The developer experience is excellent, and you get SEO benefits out of the box.