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Qwik vs Next.js

Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026

How does Qwik 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.

Key finding

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

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

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

Recommended
Next.js

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

Quick facts
Qwik
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2023
Generation: Emerging
Trend: Stable
Next.js
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2016
Generation: Modern
Trend: Rising
Market share: 3.5%
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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.