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NextNative vs React Native
React Native requires a separate codebase; NextNative lets you stay in a single Next.js codebase.
NextNativeLaunch mobile apps 10x faster with Next.js
React NativeBuild native iOS and Android apps with ReactWhich to pick
Pick NextNative if you want…
- Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate
- Integrations with Next.js, Capacitor or RevenueCat (on NextNative's list, not React Native's)
Pick React Native if you want…
- Cross-platform native mobile apps with React
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with JavaScript, React or Expo (on React Native's list, not NextNative's)
Side by side
- What it is
- NextNative:NextNative lets you turn Next.js projects into cross-platform mobile apps using Capacitor.
- React Native:React Native is a JavaScript framework that lets you build native iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and web apps using React.
- Best for
- NextNative:Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate
- React Native:Cross-platform native mobile apps with React
- Who it’s for
- NextNative:Next.js developers who want to build native iOS/Android apps without learning React Native.
- React Native:JavaScript/React developers who want to create cross-platform native apps
- Pricing
- NextNative:Paid
- React Native:Open source
- Plans
- NextNative:Standard $79 · All-in $299
- React Native:—
- Open source
- NextNative:—
- React Native:Yes
- Works with
- NextNative:Next.js, Capacitor, RevenueCat, Firebase Auth, Postgres
- React Native:JavaScript, React, Expo, Android, iOS, React Native Windows, React Native macOS, React Native Web
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.
React Native features
- Write once, run everywhere. Use JavaScript and React primitives that render to native UI components on each platform.
- Core native components. Provides platform-agnostic components like View, Text and Image that map directly to native UI.
- File-based routing. Create stack, modal, drawer, and tab screens with minimal boilerplate via the filesystem.
- Extensible with native code. Add or modify native modules, or use over 50 existing modules for platform APIs.
- Developer tools integration. Start with Expo Go and later use expo-dev-client for apps requiring native changes.
- Community ecosystem. Supported by Meta, Microsoft, Expo and many contributors, with extensions for Windows, macOS and Web.
NextNative vs React Native FAQ
Is NextNative or React Native free?+
NextNative is paid. React Native is free and open source.
Is NextNative or React Native open source?+
React Native is open source (facebook/react-native on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for NextNative.
Do NextNative and React Native integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: NextNative lists Next.js, Capacitor, RevenueCat, Firebase Auth and 1 more; React Native lists JavaScript, React, Expo, Android and 4 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.