Next.js vs Express
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Next.js
12
93.7
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Express
18
92.8
=
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 93.7 (best) | 92.8 |
| Release freshness | 92.2 | 93.1 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 85.9 (best) | 80.7 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 56 days ago
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Updated 53 days ago
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| Latest version | v16.3.5 · 2026-09-11 | v4.22.3 · 2026-09-14 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Next.js
#12 overall · #2 in category
93.7/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.3 92.2 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.5 85.9 × 25%
Rank receipt: Express
#18 overall · #5 in category
92.8/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.6 93.1 × 35%
- Adoption signals +20.2 80.7 × 25%
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