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NextNative vs React Native
Short answer: Pick NextNative if you want Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate; pick React Native if you want cross-platform native mobile apps with React. NextNative is paid; React Native is free and open source.
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
- Starting price
- NextNative:—
- React Native:Free
- Free plan or trial
- NextNative:—
- React Native:Free to use
- 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
What is the difference between NextNative and React Native?+
React Native requires a separate codebase; NextNative lets you stay in a single Next.js codebase.
Should I use NextNative or React Native?+
Pick NextNative if you want Next.js-based mobile app boilerplate or 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 or integrations with JavaScript, React or Expo (on React Native's list, not NextNative's).
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.