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Next.js vs Nuxt
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Next.js | Nuxt |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 143k | 61k |
| Latest | v16.4.0 | v4.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-10 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 50+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Nuxt replaces Next.js. Alternatives to Next.js →
PartialThe same server-rendered, file-routed model built on Vue instead of React.
Next.js
- v16.5.0-canary.72026-10-09Reland experimental custom webpack support: #99234pre-release
- v16.5.0-canary.62026-10-09Add more metadata to agent upgrade telemetry: #99925pre-release
- v16.5.0-canary.52026-10-08Update error strings for a few deployment tests: #99886pre-release
- v16.5.0-canary.42026-10-08docs: align function sidebar titles: #99858pre-release
- v16.5.0-canary.32026-10-07Document next analyze export and skill are added in 16.4: #99738pre-release
Nuxt
- v4.6.12026-10-09> v4.6.1 is the next patch release.
- v4.6.02026-10-05> v4.6.0 is the next minor release.
- v3.21.112026-08-05> 3.21.11 is a patch release.
- v4.5.22026-08-05> 4.5.2 is the next patch release.
- v3.21.102026-07-27> ⚠️ This is a security release. We recommend upgrading as soon as possible with npx nuxt upgrade --dedupe.
Next.js
✓ signed The latest release, v16.4.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Nuxt
✓ signed The latest release, v4.6.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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