When we started running into issues with Next.js, we did what any sane team would do: we tried to fix them. Then we tried again. Then we realized the problem was Next.js itself. So we pulled the plug.

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Northflank encountered significant performance and scalability issues with Next.js, leading them to develop a custom server-side rendering solution using React and Express. They observed substantially faster page loads, improved SEO rankings, and reduced crashes after the switch. The team criticizes Next.js for being bloated, slow, and overly complex, especially when used at scale.

Why we ditched Next.js and never looked back