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Next.js vs Hugo

Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026

How does Next.js compare to Hugo 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 Hugo's 75/100. Next.js has 25 total CVEs compared to Hugo's 5, though its larger ecosystem contributes to a higher CVE count. (Source: WebPulse framework scoring, NVD/NIST, July 2026)

81
Next.js
Modern · JAVASCRIPT
vs
75
Hugo
Modern · GO
Dimension-by-dimension breakdown
security Hugo
82
92
Next.js
Hugo
performance Tie
65
65
Next.js
Hugo
ecosystem Next.js
90
65
Next.js
Hugo
ai readiness Tie
88
88
Next.js
Hugo
developer experience Next.js
85
70
Next.js
Hugo
market trajectory Next.js
85
35
Next.js
Hugo
cost of ownership Hugo
75
90
Next.js
Hugo
Security details
Metric Next.js Hugo
Total CVEs 25 5
Critical CVEs 2 0
Exploited (KEV) 0 0
CVEs last year 8 1
Avg CVSS 4.5 3.0
Security score 82/100 92/100
Recommended
Next.js

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

Recommended
Hugo

Hugo scores 75/100. Verdict: Recommended.

Quick facts
Next.js
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2016
Generation: Modern
Trend: Rising
Market share: 3.5%
Hugo
Category: Ssg
Language: GO
First release: 2013
Generation: Modern
Trend: Rising
Market share: 0.1%
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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.