Next.js Hosting India
Next.js hosting is a Node server that runs next start for pages rendered on request, such as SSR, ISR, middleware and server actions. WebJi® quotes it in INR before payment, plus 18% GST. A static export needs no server and fits Webji Launch shared hosting at ₹299 a month.
For developers and businesses shipping a Next.js app to Indian users who need to know whether their build needs a Node server or only a file host.
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is Next.js hosting, and which build needs a server?
Next.js hosting is a server that runs next start (or the standalone server.js) under Node for pages rendered on request. Whether you need it depends on the output your next.config.js produces, not on the framework name.
A project built with output: 'export' becomes a folder of HTML, CSS and JavaScript that any file host can serve. Everything that runs at request time — server-side rendering, incremental static regeneration, middleware, route handlers that read the request, server actions and the default image optimiser — needs a live Node process.
| What your app uses | Build output | Host it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Only static pages, no request-time code | output: 'export' → out/ | File host or shared hosting |
Static pages with ISR (revalidate) | .next/ plus a writable cache | Node server with persistent disk |
| Server-side rendering, cookies, headers | .next/ or output: 'standalone' | Node server behind a reverse proxy |
| Middleware, server actions, API route handlers | Same as above | Node server |
next/image with the default loader | Same as above | Node server (or an external image loader) |
Who should buy Next.js hosting in India?
Buy a Next.js server when at least one route renders per request and you want the bill in INR with a GST invoice. Typical cases are a D2C storefront that reads stock at request time, a SaaS dashboard behind login, or a content site that republishes pages with ISR every few minutes.
If a marketing site exports cleanly to out/, a Node process would sit idle. Upload the folder to static site hosting or a cPanel account instead, and keep the server budget for when the app actually needs it. A PHP brochure site does not belong on this quote at all.
How much does Next.js hosting cost at WebJi®?
WebJi® quotes a Next.js server individually in INR before payment, because there is no published monthly Next.js plan. The 18% GST is added on the invoice. The only fixed price on this page is the entry Linux shared plan, which suits a static export but cannot run a Node server.
| What you are buying | Price | Runs a Next.js server? | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next.js server (Node runtime) | Quoted in INR at support@webji.services | Yes | Get a quote → |
| Webji Launch (Linux shared cPanel) | ₹299 a month or ₹2,868 for one year | No — static export only | Order Launch → |
Launch price read from WebJi® billing on 4 November 2026. The quote states the Node version, RAM, disk and renewal price before you pay.
What a Next.js production server has to provide
A Next.js server needs a supported Node version, a supervisor that restarts the process, a reverse proxy with TLS and a writable cache directory. Send these details with your request so the quote matches the app rather than a generic Node box.
- Node version: Next.js 16 needs Node.js 20.9 or later; older majors list their own minimum in the official upgrade notes.
- Process supervisor: PM2 or systemd keeps
next startalive, restarts it after a crash and reloads it after a new build. - Reverse proxy and TLS: Nginx or Apache forwards your domain to the app port (3000 by default) and serves the certificate.
- Writable
.next/cache: ISR and image optimisation write here, so the disk must persist across restarts. - Build memory:
next builduses far more RAM than the running app; either size the server for the build or build in CI and copy the standalone folder. - Environment variables: secrets stay on the server. Anything prefixed
NEXT_PUBLIC_is baked into the browser bundle at build time, so never put keys there.
Next.js hosting vs Node.js, React and static hosting
Pick by what runs at request time: Next.js server rendering needs this quote, a plain React single-page app or a static export does not. The framework choice changes the build; the host only cares whether a Node process must stay up.
- Next.js server — SSR, ISR, middleware or server actions; quoted here.
- Node.js hosting — the same runtime for Express, NestJS or any other Node app; choose it when Next.js is not the framework.
- React.js hosting — a Vite or Create React App build is static files, so no server process is needed.
- VPS hosting — full root access when you want to run Next.js alongside a database, a queue worker or several apps on one machine.
How to get a Next.js app live with WebJi®
Getting a Next.js app live takes four steps: describe the build, approve the INR quote, deploy, then point DNS. The guide to deploying Next.js on a VPS covers the commands in detail.
- Email support@webji.services with the Next.js version, the build command, whether you use ISR or middleware, and expected traffic.
- Approve the quote, which lists Node version, RAM, disk and the renewal price, before any payment.
- Run
next build, start the app under PM2 or systemd and put Nginx in front with a free Let’s Encrypt certificate. - Point your domain’s A record at the server and test a request-time page and an ISR revalidation.
Support answers email 24/7 in Hindi and English with an average first reply under 60 minutes; WebJi® has hosted Indian sites since 2005 and publishes a 99.9% uptime target. You can also contact the Jaipur office on +91 141 4941811 during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a Next.js app on Webji Launch shared hosting?
Only a static export. Webji Launch (₹299 a month before 18% GST) serves files from cPanel and does not keep a Node process running, so SSR, ISR, middleware and server actions will not work there. Build with output: 'export' and upload the out/ folder.
What is the standalone output in Next.js?
Setting output: 'standalone' makes next build copy only the files and dependencies the server needs into .next/standalone. You run node server.js from there, which keeps the production folder small and lets you build in CI and ship just the result.
Does incremental static regeneration work on a single server?
Yes. On one Node server ISR stores regenerated pages in .next/cache on local disk, so the disk must be writable and persistent. If you later run several instances behind a load balancer, they need a shared cache handler, which should be named in the quote.
Will next/image optimisation work on my server?
Yes, when the app runs under next start or the standalone server. Images are resized on request and cached on disk, which uses CPU and storage. A static export cannot use the default loader, so it needs unoptimized: true or an external image service.
Is the invoice for a Next.js server a GST invoice in INR?
Yes. Webji Hosting Pvt. Ltd. bills in INR and adds 18% GST to the quoted amount. Give your GSTIN at checkout if you want it on the invoice for input credit.
Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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