Next.js Development as a Subscription
Why Next.js?
Next.js is the leading React meta-framework for production-ready web applications. While React is a UI library, Next.js delivers everything you need for a complete web project: routing, server-side rendering, API routes, image optimization, and deployment.
When React, when Next.js?
| Criteria | React (Vite) | Next.js |
|---|---|---|
| SEO important | No | Yes |
| Server-Side Rendering | No | Yes |
| Static pages | No | Yes (SSG) |
| API routes in frontend | No | Yes |
| Internal tools/dashboards | Ideal | Possible but overkill |
| Marketing websites | Limited | Ideal |
| E-Commerce | Limited | Ideal |
Rule of thumb: If Google needs to find your page, you need Next.js. For internal tools, React with Vite is sufficient.
What we build with Next.js
Marketing websites with SSG
Lightning-fast websites that rank on Google. Statically generated with dynamic islands where needed. Lighthouse score 95+.
E-Commerce with SSR
Online shops delivering current prices, availability, and personalized content on every page load. Headless commerce with Shopify, Medusa, or custom APIs.
Content platforms
Blogs, knowledge bases, documentation sites. MDX support, automatic sitemap, Open Graph, structured data.
Multi-tenant SaaS
B2B platforms with multi-tenancy, dynamic routing, and server-side authentication.
Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
Best of both worlds: static performance with dynamic freshness. Pages are updated in the background without users waiting.
Our Next.js Tech Stack
| Category | Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Framework | Next.js 15 (App Router) | Most modern architecture with Server Components |
| Language | TypeScript | Type safety is mandatory |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS | Utility-first, tree-shakable |
| ORM | Prisma | Type-safe database access |
| Deployment | Vercel / Docker | Optimized for Next.js or self-hosted |
| Monorepo | Turborepo | Shared code between frontend and backend |
| CMS | MDX / Sanity / Strapi | Depending on content requirements |
| Analytics | PostHog / Plausible | GDPR-compliant |
App Router vs Pages Router
We build new projects exclusively with the App Router (since Next.js 13). Existing Pages Router projects are migrated incrementally.
App Router advantages:
- Server Components (less JavaScript on the client)
- Streaming (faster initial load times)
- Nested layouts
- Parallel routes and intercepting routes
- Improved data fetching patterns
How we work on your Next.js project
- Requirements analysis: Do you need SSR, SSG, ISR? We choose the right rendering strategy
- Setup: Monorepo, TypeScript, linting, CI/CD, deployment pipeline
- Development: Feature by feature, Server Components where sensible, Client Components where needed
- SEO optimization: Meta tags, Open Graph, Schema.org, sitemap, robots.txt
- Performance: Core Web Vitals, image optimization, font optimization, bundle analysis
- Deployment: Vercel, AWS, or Docker, depending on your requirements
More about our process: Development as a Subscription Guide
Common questions
Is Next.js better than Remix or Astro?
For most projects: yes. Next.js has the largest ecosystem, the best Vercel integration, and the most developers. Remix is a good alternative for data-heavy apps. Astro for pure content sites. Details in our framework comparison.
Do I need Vercel for Next.js?
No. Next.js runs on AWS, GCP, Docker, or any Node.js server. Vercel is easiest but not required.
What does Next.js development cost?
From €2,495/month as a subscription. For SEO-intensive projects, we recommend Advanced 300 (€9,995/month). Compare: Freelancer vs Agency vs Subscription.
Related services
- React Development: When you don't need SSR
- Node.js Backend: API and database for your Next.js app
- TypeScript: Type safety for frontend and backend
- Cloud & DevOps: Deployment and infrastructure
- Design System: Consistent UI components