# Next.js vs Remix in 2025: Which One Should You Choose?
A client asked me something I couldn't immediately answer last week. That pushed me to dig deeper into nextjs. He had a massive e-commerce platform with real-time inventory updates, and he wanted to know: "Should I rebuild in Next.js or try Remix?"
I've been building with Next.js since version 9 at Beyin Digital. But after that conversation, I spent a weekend stress-testing both frameworks on a real project. Here's what I found.
Why This Matters (and Why I Care)
Honestly, the "Next.js vs Remix" debate is overblown. Both are excellent. But they solve different problems. Next.js 2025 is a mature ecosystem — it's everywhere, has massive community support, and Vercel keeps pumping out features. Remix, on the other hand, feels like it was designed by developers who got tired of Next.js's complexity.
At Beyin, we use Next.js for content-heavy sites and Remix for data-driven apps. The choice isn't about which is "better" — it's about what your app actually needs.
The Basics You Actually Need
Here's the core difference: Next.js sends JavaScript to the client, then hydrates. Remix sends HTML directly.
// Next.js — you manage loading states
export default function ProductPage({ params }: { params: { id: string } }) {
const { data, isLoading } = useProduct(params.id);
if (isLoading) return <Skeleton />; // You write this
return <ProductDetail product={data} />;
}
// Remix — no loading states needed
export async function loader({ params }: LoaderFunctionArgs) {
const product = await db.product.findUnique({ where: { id: params.id } });
return json(product); // HTML is ready before render
}
How I Build With It (Step by Step)
For our latest client project (a real estate portal in Abu Dhabi), I used Next.js with App Router. Here's the pattern we settled on:
// app/properties/[id]/page.tsx
import { notFound } from 'next/navigation';
interface PropertyPageProps {
params: { id: string };
}
// Server component — zero client JS
export default async function PropertyPage({ params }: PropertyPageProps) {
const property = await fetchProperty(params.id);
if (!property) notFound();
return (
<div>
<h1>{property.title}</h1>
<PropertyGallery images={property.images} /> {/* Client component */}
</div>
);
}
// Client component — only for interactivity
'use client';
function PropertyGallery({ images }: { images: string[] }) {
const [current, setCurrent] = useState(0);
return <ImageCarousel images={images} current={current} onChange={setCurrent} />;
}
The trick? Keep server components for data, client components only for interactivity. This cut our bundle size by 60%.
Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To)
1. **Over-using `'use client'`** — I slapped it on everything in my first project. Turns out, you only need it for state, effects, or event handlers. Server components are faster.
2. **Ignoring caching** — Next.js caches aggressively. I spent hours debugging why data wasn't updating. Solution: `fetch(url, { cache: 'no-store' })` for dynamic data.
3. **Assuming Remix is simpler** — It's not. Remix's nested routing is powerful but complex. For a simple blog, stick with Next.js.
Advanced Tips From Production
**For Next.js**: Use `generateStaticParams` for static pages, then `revalidate` for dynamic updates. This hybrid approach gives you speed and freshness.
export const revalidate = 3600; // Revalidate every hour
export async function generateStaticParams() {
const properties = await db.property.findMany({ take: 100 });
return properties.map((p) => ({ id: p.id }));
}
**For Remix**: Use `useFetcher` for optimistic UI updates. It's cleaner than Next.js's server actions.
My Honest Take
If you're building a marketing site or blog in 2025 — Next.js. It's battle-tested, has better SEO tooling, and your team probably already knows it.
If you're building a dashboard, admin panel, or anything data-heavy — try Remix. The developer experience is smoother, and you'll write less code.
At Beyin Digital, we use both. Next.js for our client-facing sites, Remix for internal tools. The real answer? Know your requirements first, then pick the tool.
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*Mohamed Qurashi | Full-Stack Developer at Beyin Digital | [https://qurashi.dev](https://qurashi.dev)*
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