WordPressVSNext.js

WordPress vs Next.js

WordPress

The most widely used open source CMS in the world, with thousands of themes and plugins available.

Pros

  • Very rich plugin ecosystem
  • Easy to pick up for beginners
  • Large community and plenty of documentation
  • Lower upfront cost in most cases

Cons

  • Mediocre performance without serious optimisation
  • Frequent security vulnerabilities
  • Regular updates required
  • Sites are often slow on mobile
Next.js

A modern React framework that produces very fast websites with excellent SEO built in.

Pros

  • Outstanding performance (100/100 PageSpeed)
  • SEO built in thanks to server-side rendering
  • Stronger security (no database exposed)
  • Smooth, modern user experience

Cons

  • You need a developer to make changes
  • Fewer ready-made plugins
  • Steeper learning curve
  • Higher initial development cost

Our verdict

For a fast, secure business website, Next.js is the better choice. WordPress still makes sense for content-heavy blogs you want to manage yourself. At ConvertiLab we build Next.js sites from 490€ with performance that is hard to beat.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate my WordPress site to Next.js?

Yes. We handle WordPress to Next.js migrations regularly. Your content, your SEO and your URLs are preserved thanks to 301 redirects.

Is Next.js good for SEO?

Excellent. Next.js offers server-side rendering (SSR), so search engines index your content perfectly, unlike standard React applications.

Is WordPress really free?

The CMS is free, but premium themes, plugins, hosting and maintenance add up to an annual cost of at least 200€ to 1000€.

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