
| Plan Name | Space | CPU | RAM | OS | Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean Starter Plan | 25 GB | 1 core | 1 GB | NZ$18.59 | 4.6 | View Plan |
Next.js powers fast, SEO-friendly React apps with features like SSR, ISR, and API routes. We reviewed the best Next.js hosting for speed and easy deployment.

| Plan Name | Space | CPU | RAM | OS | Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean Starter Plan | 25 GB | 1 core | 1 GB | NZ$18.59 | 4.6 | View Plan |

| Plan Name | Space | CPU | RAM | OS | Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Server M | 120 GB | 4 cores | 4 GB | NZ$6.76 | 3.2 | View Plan | |
| Virtual Server L | 240 GB | 6 cores | 8 GB | NZ$13.52 | 2.6 | View Plan | |
| AI App & Site Builder: Starter | Unlimited | - | NZ$15.21 | 4.7 | View Plan |

| Plan Name | Space | CPU | RAM | OS | Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vCPU (Type A, 2667MHz, 1024MB) | 20 GB | 1 x 2.6GHz | 1 GB | NZ$6.76 | 4.8 | View Plan | |
| 1 vCPU (Type A, 2667MHz, 2048MB) | 20 GB | 1 x 2.6GHz | 2 GB | NZ$10.14 | 4.9 | View Plan | |
| 2 vCPU (Type A, 5333MHz, 2048MB) | 30 GB | 2 x 2.65GHz | 2 GB | NZ$20.28 | 4.9 | View Plan |



| Plan Name | Space | CPU | RAM | OS | Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unmanaged Linux Server-D4 | 80 GB | 2 cores | 4 GB | NZ$16.90 | 4.8 | View Plan | |
| Unmanaged Windows Server-D4 | 80 GB | 2 cores | 4 GB | NZ$25.35 | 4.8 | View Plan | |
| Unmanaged Linux Server-D8 | 160 GB | 4 cores | 8 GB | NZ$33.80 | 4.8 | View Plan |

Not recommended. Shared hosting doesn’t support the Node.js runtime or serverless functions required by most Next.js features.
Some platforms offer seamless integration with Next.js features like SSR, edge functions, and auto-deployment. The best choice depends on your performance, support, and scalability needs.
Yes. You can build API endpoints and deploy them serverlessly alongside your frontend code in a unified Next.js project.
Yes. Next.js works well with headless CMSs or external APIs, so you can build fast, SEO-friendly sites without managing a custom backend.
Yes, for simple static sites, Next.js can feel like overkill. Many developers say it’s more framework than they need. If your project is just plain content, lighter tools like Astro or Eleventy can get the job done with less fuss.