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Flutter vs NextNative
Short answer: Pick Flutter if you want cross-platform UI development; pick NextNative if you want Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate. Flutter is free and open source; NextNative is paid.
FlutterGoogle's UI toolkit for mobile, web and desktop apps from one codebase
NextNativeLaunch mobile apps 10x faster with Next.jsWhich to pick
Pick Flutter if you want…
- Cross-platform UI development
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Dart, Firebase or Google Ads (on Flutter's list, not NextNative's)
Pick NextNative if you want…
- Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate
- Integrations with Next.js, Capacitor or RevenueCat (on NextNative's list, not Flutter's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Flutter:Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit for building natively compiled apps for mobile, web, desktop and embedded devices from a single codebase.
- NextNative:NextNative lets you turn Next.js projects into cross-platform mobile apps using Capacitor.
- Best for
- Flutter:Cross-platform UI development
- NextNative:Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate
- Who it’s for
- Flutter:Developers who want to create cross-platform apps with a single codebase.
- NextNative:Next.js developers who want to build native iOS/Android apps without learning React Native.
- Pricing
- Flutter:Open source
- NextNative:Paid
- Starting price
- Flutter:Free
- NextNative:—
- Free plan or trial
- Flutter:Free to use
- NextNative:—
- Plans
- Flutter:—
- NextNative:Standard $79 · All-in $299
- Open source
- Flutter:Yes, 179,188 GitHub stars
- NextNative:—
- Works with
- Flutter:Dart, Firebase, Google Ads, Google Play, Google Pay, Google Wallet, Google Maps
- NextNative:Next.js, Capacitor, RevenueCat, Firebase Auth, Postgres
Flutter features
- Single codebase. Write one Dart codebase and compile to ARM, Intel, or JavaScript for all target platforms.
- Hot Reload. See code changes instantly without losing app state, speeding up iteration.
- Pixel-perfect UI. Full control over every pixel to create adaptive, custom designs for any screen.
- Automated testing & tooling. Integrated testing, CI support and developer tools for production-grade apps.
- Open-source community. Supported by Google and a global community with packages on pub.dev.
NextNative features
- Production-ready templates. 7 app templates with full stack, API routes and native features ready to use.
- Capacitor integration. Access camera, GPS, offline storage and other native APIs from the same codebase.
- Tailwind UI. Utility-first styling for responsive designs out of the box.
- Auth & push notifications. Firebase Auth login and push notifications set up with zero configuration.
- In-app purchases. RevenueCat integration for subscriptions and one-time payments.
- App store guides. Step-by-step publishing guides for Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Unlimited apps & team members. One-time purchase lets you reuse the starter for any number of projects.
- Postgres storage. Built-in Postgres-backed database for file and data storage.
Flutter vs NextNative FAQ
What is the difference between Flutter and NextNative?+
Flutter uses Dart and its own rendering engine; NextNative leverages existing web tech (Next.js, Tailwind).
Should I use Flutter or NextNative?+
Pick Flutter if you want cross-platform UI development, a free, open-source tool or integrations with Dart, Firebase or Google Ads (on Flutter's list, not NextNative's). Pick NextNative if you want Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate or integrations with Next.js, Capacitor or RevenueCat (on NextNative's list, not Flutter's).
Is Flutter or NextNative free?+
Flutter is free and open source. NextNative is paid.
Is Flutter or NextNative open source?+
Flutter is open source (flutter/flutter on GitHub, BSD-3-Clause license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for NextNative.
Do Flutter and NextNative integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Flutter lists Dart, Firebase, Google Ads, Google Play and 3 more; NextNative lists Next.js, Capacitor, RevenueCat, Firebase Auth and 1 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.