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The React framework for production — SSR, SSG, and API routes

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Next.js is the most complete React framework but has Vercel-optimization concerns and the App Router has a steep learning curve. Alternatives offer simpler mental models or better performance for specific use cases.

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next

v16.2.3 · MIT

The React Framework

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36.3M

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astro

v6.1.6 · MIT

Zero JS by default — best for content sites, documentation, marketing pages

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2.0M

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gatsby

v5.16.1 · MIT

Static-first React framework — good for content-heavy sites with GraphQL data

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324K

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remix

v2.17.4 · MIT

Web standards-first — better for form-heavy apps, progressive enhancement

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20K

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328 B

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@tanstack/start

v1.120.20 · MIT

TanStack Start — full-stack React with file-based routing, fast growing

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10K

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