Nuxt is an open-source framework for building full-stack web applications and websites with Vue.js, adding server-side rendering, routing and a server layer on top of Vue.
Nuxt takes care of the configuration that Vue apps usually need, including routing, data fetching, SEO meta tags and server endpoints, so developers can focus on features. It supports multiple rendering modes and deploys to almost any host.
Key features
- Server-side rendering, static generation and hybrid rendering per route
- File-based routing and layouts
- Auto-imports for components and composables
- Built-in server API routes powered by Nitro
- Data fetching utilities and state management
- SEO and meta tag helpers
- Module ecosystem for UI, content, images, auth and more
- Deploy to Node servers, serverless and edge platforms
Who it's for
Nuxt is for Vue developers and teams building SEO-friendly websites, e-commerce, SaaS dashboards and full-stack applications.
Common use cases
- Building SEO-friendly marketing and content sites
- Creating full-stack Vue apps with API routes
- Running e-commerce storefronts
- Generating static documentation sites
Pricing
Nuxt is free and open source under the MIT license.
Alternatives
- Next.js: React framework for full-stack apps
- Astro: content-focused web framework
- SvelteKit: Svelte's full-stack framework
FAQ
Is Nuxt free?
Yes. Nuxt is free and open source.
What is Nuxt used for?
Nuxt is used to build server-rendered and static websites and full-stack web apps with Vue.js.
Nuxt vs Next.js: what's the difference?
Nuxt is built on Vue.js, while Next.js is built on React; both offer server rendering, routing and API routes.
Is Nuxt good for SEO?
Yes. Server-side rendering and built-in meta tag helpers make Nuxt sites easy for search engines to index.
Do I need Vue to use Nuxt?
Yes. Nuxt is a Vue.js framework, so components are written in Vue.
Where can I deploy a Nuxt app?
Nuxt can be deployed to Node servers, serverless platforms and edge providers such as Netlify, Vercel and Cloudflare.