Next.js vs SvelteKit

Compare Next.js and SvelteKit to find the best tool for your needs.

Next.js

A React framework that enables server-side rendering and static site generation for modern web applications.

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SvelteKit

A framework for building web applications of all sizes using Svelte, with server-side rendering.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free (open source), Vercel hosting from free to enterprise pricing
Free (open source)

Pros & Cons

Next.js

Pros

  • Fast performance with SSR/SSG
  • Great developer experience
  • Strong community and ecosystem
  • Good for SEO with server rendering

Cons

  • Not a CMS itself (needs headless CMS integration)
  • Requires React knowledge
  • Content editing requires separate solution
  • Development expertise needed

SvelteKit

Pros

  • Highly performant with small bundle sizes
  • Elegant component syntax
  • Server-side rendering capabilities
  • Growing community

Cons

  • Smaller ecosystem than React/Vue
  • Not a CMS (needs headless integration)
  • Fewer learning resources than major frameworks
  • Requires development expertise