TL;DR — Next.js for performance and SEO; WordPress for content teams without developer support.
Head to head
Next.js
Wins on:
- Speed (static rendering)
- Native SEO primitives
- Lower long-term hosting cost
- Modern developer experience
WordPress
Wins on:
- Non-technical editing
- Huge plugin ecosystem
- Deep developer pool
- Content publishing speed
The verdict
Next.js wins by default for new marketing sites, SaaS products and performance-sensitive brands. WordPress wins when non-technical teams publish content daily and developer access is limited.
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