RedwoodJS — Free & Open Source for Startups

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RedwoodJS — Full-Stack JavaScript Framework for Startups

RedwoodJS is an opinionated full-stack JavaScript framework with built-in authentication, GraphQL API, database ORM (Prisma), and deployment. It makes architectural decisions for you — so you build features instead of configuring infrastructure.

Opinionated by Design

Most frameworks let you choose your ORM, API layer, auth, and deployment. RedwoodJS chooses for you: Prisma for database, GraphQL for API, built-in auth, and Netlify/Vercel for deployment. These are good defaults that eliminate decision fatigue.

Cells — Data Fetching Pattern

Redwood Cells handle the loading/error/success/empty states that every data-fetching component needs. Define what to render for each state, and Cells handle the data lifecycle automatically.

RedwoodJS vs Next.js

Next.js is flexible — you choose your data layer, API approach, and auth. RedwoodJS is opinionated — it includes Prisma, GraphQL, and auth out of the box. Next.js for maximum flexibility. Redwood for maximum productivity.

Pricing

Free and open-source.

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