THE STACK REPORT
3-Way Head-to-Head
Next.js vs SvelteKit vs Remix
An objective, data-driven comparison of modern meta-frameworks based on 6 key criteria
The Verdict: It Depends
If Enterprise / large team → Next.js
If Performance-first / DX → SvelteKit
If React + routing control → Remix
Top Score
Next.js
86
2 criteria won
SvelteKit
85
3 criteria won
Remix
85
1 criteria won
// Data & Methodology
- Sources
- GitHub API, npm downloads, official documentation
- Snapshot
- 2026-01-02
- Metrics
- GitHub stars, npm weekly downloads, release frequency, open issues
- Note
- Stars measure adoption signals, not quality. Correlation ≠ causation.
Criteria Breakdown
Score out of 100 for each criterion
| Criteria | Next.js | SvelteKit | Remix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 85 | 95 ✓ | 88 |
| Developer Experience | 82 | 92 ✓ | 85 |
| Ecosystem Size | 98 ✓ | 72 | 78 |
| Learning Curve | 75 | 88 ✓ | 80 |
| Routing Flexibility | 80 | 85 | 95 ✓ |
| Enterprise Ready | 95 ✓ | 78 | 82 |
| Total Score | 86 | 85 | 85 |
// Quick Facts
Feature comparison at a glance
Feature
Next.js SvelteKit Remix Base Framework
React Largest ecosystem
Svelte Compiled
React Web standards
GitHub Stars
128 000
19 000
30 000
npm Downloads/wk
6.2M
420K
380K
SSR/SSG
✓ Both + ISR
✓ Both + Adapters
◐ SSR Focus SSG via adapter
Edge Runtime
✓ Native Vercel Edge
✓ Via Adapter CF Pages
✓ Best Support Any edge runtime
Data Loading
Server Components RSC + fetch
+page.ts/+server load() function
loader/action Web Fetch API
Bundle Size
~85KB React runtime
~15KB Compiled away
~85KB React runtime
Latest Release
v15.1.0
v2.15.0
v2.15.0
*Bundle sizes are approximate base framework overhead before app code.
Choose Based on Your Constraints
// Choose Next.js If
You're building for enterprise, need maximum ecosystem compatibility, want Vercel's seamless deployment, or have a large React team.
- Largest React ecosystem
- Best Vercel integration
- Server Components (RSC)
- Incremental Static Regeneration
// Choose SvelteKit If
You prioritize performance and developer experience, want smaller bundles, prefer simpler state management, or are starting a new project.
- Smallest bundle size
- Simpler reactivity ($state)
- No virtual DOM overhead
- Excellent TypeScript DX
// Choose Remix If
You want web standards-first development, need nested routing with parallel data loading, prefer React but want simpler patterns.
- Web Fetch API patterns
- Nested routes + loaders
- Progressive enhancement
- Best edge runtime support
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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