Angular vs Next.js
Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026
How does Angular compare to Next.js on security, AI-readiness, and total cost of ownership? We scored both across 7 dimensions using NVD/NIST CVE data, GitHub metrics, and our scan of 10M+ sites.
Next.js scores 81/100 overall versus Angular's 63/100. Next.js has 25 total CVEs compared to Angular's 30, giving it a smaller vulnerability surface. (Source: WebPulse framework scoring, NVD/NIST, July 2026)
| Metric | Angular | Next.js |
|---|---|---|
| Total CVEs | 30 | 25 |
| Critical CVEs | 3 | 2 |
| Exploited (KEV) | 0 | 0 |
| CVEs last year | 5 | 8 |
| Avg CVSS | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Security score | 75/100 | 82/100 |
Angular scores 64/100. Verdict: Acceptable.
Next.js scores 81/100. Verdict: Recommended.
Data sourced from NVD/NIST CVE database, GitHub API, and WebPulse framework scanner. Scores calculated using a 7-dimension model covering security, performance, ecosystem health, AI-readiness, developer experience, market trajectory, and cost of ownership. Updated June 2026.