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Next.js vs Fresh

Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026

How does Next.js compare to Fresh 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.

Key finding

Next.js scores 81/100 overall versus Fresh's 51/100. Next.js has 25 total CVEs compared to Fresh's 0, though its larger ecosystem contributes to a higher CVE count. (Source: WebPulse framework scoring, NVD/NIST, July 2026)

81
Next.js
Modern · JAVASCRIPT
vs
51
Fresh
Emerging · JAVASCRIPT
Dimension-by-dimension breakdown
security Next.js
82
50
Next.js
Fresh
performance Tie
65
65
Next.js
Fresh
ecosystem Next.js
90
50
Next.js
Fresh
ai readiness Next.js
88
40
Next.js
Fresh
developer experience Next.js
85
50
Next.js
Fresh
market trajectory Next.js
85
50
Next.js
Fresh
cost of ownership Next.js
75
55
Next.js
Fresh
Security details
Metric Next.js Fresh
Total CVEs 25 0
Critical CVEs 2 0
Exploited (KEV) 0 0
CVEs last year 8 0
Avg CVSS 4.5 0
Security score 82/100 50/100
Recommended
Next.js

Next.js scores 81/100. Verdict: Recommended.

Caution
Fresh

Fresh scores 51/100. Evaluate modern alternatives for better security and AI-readiness.

Quick facts
Next.js
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2016
Generation: Modern
Trend: Rising
Market share: 3.5%
Fresh
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2022
Generation: Emerging
Trend: Stable
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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.