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Next.js vs Strikingly
Strikingly
Landing Page Builders
One-page website builder for small businesses and creators
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Next.js opinionated architecture reduces flexibility compared to using React alone with separate libraries; Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
- They diverge on capability: Next.js covers Server-side rendering, Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Next.js and Strikingly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Next.js | Strikingly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Node.js, Edge Runtime, Vercel, Web browsers | web |
| Category | Web Development | Landing Page Builders |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Next.js
- Server-side rendering
- Static site generation
- API routes
- Automatic code splitting
- Built-in CSS support
- Image optimization
- File-based routing
- TypeScript support
Only in Strikingly
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Simple Store
- Blogging
- Forms and live chat
- Traffic analytics
- Social feed integration
- HTTPS/SSL
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Next.js
- E-commerce websitesnot Strikingly
- Static websitesnot Strikingly
- Server-side rendered appsnot Strikingly
- Jamstack applicationsnot Strikingly
- Progressive web appsnot Strikingly
Strikingly
- Personal portfolio or resume sitenot Next.js
- Single-product or small online storenot Next.js
- Event or landing pagenot Next.js
- Small business brochure sitenot Next.js
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Next.js
- Opinionated architecture reduces flexibility compared to using React alone with separate libraries
- Required build and deployment infrastructure adds complexity for beginners
- Server Components paradigm represents significant mental model shift from traditional client-side React
- Async request handling in version 15 requires relearning APIs (params, cookies, headers now require await)
- Lock-in to Vercel ecosystem for optimal performance, though other platforms are supported
Strikingly
- Strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
- Transaction fees of 2-5% apply to store sales on lower-tier plans in addition to payment processor fees.
- Design customization is limited compared to code-based site builders, since sites are built from fixed templates.
- The free plan does not support a custom domain, limiting its use for professional or commercial sites.
Pricing, plan by plan
Next.js
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Next.js review.
Strikingly
Free- Limited$8/month
- 2 sites
- 1 GB storage per site
- Up to 5 pages
- Pro$16/month
- 3 sites
- 20 GB storage per site
- Up to 100 pages
- VIP$49/month
- 5 sites
- 100 GB storage per site
- Up to 500 products
Which should you pick?
Choose Next.js if
- You need server-side rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Node.js, Edge Runtime, Vercel, Web browsers.
- You also want static site generation.
Choose Strikingly if
- You need drag-and-drop editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web.
- You also want simple store.
Questions people ask
- Is Next.js or Strikingly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Next.js starts at Free and Strikingly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Next.js or Strikingly?
- Next.js starts at Free and Strikingly at Free.
- Does Next.js or Strikingly run on more platforms?
- Next.js runs on Node.js, Edge Runtime, Vercel, Web browsers. Strikingly runs on web.
- Can I use Next.js for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Next.js best used for?
- Next.js is most often used for e-commerce websites, static websites, server-side rendered apps, jamstack applications. Of those, e-commerce websites and static websites are not what Strikingly is typically brought in for.
- What can Next.js do that Strikingly cannot?
- Next.js covers Server-side rendering, Static site generation, API routes, Automatic code splitting. Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Next.js: Is Next.js free?
Yes. Next.js is free, open-source software built on React and maintained by Vercel. The framework itself has no licensing costs. Hosting and deployment fees depend on your chosen platform.
SourceStrikingly: Does Strikingly have a free plan?
Strikingly offers a free tier for getting started, with paid plans beginning at $8/month (billed yearly) adding a custom domain, more storage, and lower transaction fees on store sales.
SourceNext.js: What are the key features of Next.js?
Next.js includes Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), file-based routing, API routes, automatic code splitting, image optimization, and built-in performance optimizations that typically result in 90+ Lighthouse scores.
SourceStrikingly: Does Strikingly charge transaction fees on store sales?
Yes. The Limited plan charges a 5% transaction fee, the Pro plan charges 2%, and the VIP plan removes the transaction fee entirely, in addition to any payment processor fees.
SourceNext.js: Can I host Next.js applications for free?
Yes. Vercel offers a free Hobby tier for Next.js applications. Netlify and other platforms also provide free hosting tiers with generous bandwidth and build limits for testing and personal projects.
SourceStrikingly: What payment methods can I use to sell products?
Strikingly's built-in Simple Store supports accepting payments through PayPal and Stripe.
SourceNext.js: Does Next.js require a build step?
Yes. Next.js requires a build step (next build) before deployment to production. This compiles your application and prepares it for optimal performance, though local development runs directly without this step.
SourceNext.js: What is React Server Components in Next.js?
React Server Components are a feature in Next.js that allow components to run on the server, reducing JavaScript sent to clients and improving security by keeping sensitive data server-side. They became stable in Next.js 15.
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