The framework was intended to solve the React.js problem related to application rendering on the server side - SSR. Works on the server and in the browser.

Next.js is best when you need to create an optimized landing page or home page, or any other page that relies on organic search traffic. These pages will benefit the most from the built-in features of Next.js.

At RiseServ we use Next.js for applications that particularly need server side rendering.