A Next.js portfolio template combines React components with server rendering, routing and image optimisation, so your portfolio loads fast and is easy for search engines to read. This guide compares three Next.js portfolio options using their official pages on 14 November 2026, including one recent agency template, one personal template that has not been updated since early 2024, and one open-source starter, then explains how to launch on Vercel or Netlify.
If you only need a simple one-page site and no search traffic, a plain React portfolio template or an HTML template may be enough.
Next.js has two routing systems. The App Router, in the app folder, is the current approach and supports React Server Components and layouts. The older Pages Router still works but receives fewer new features. Prefer templates built on the App Router with a recent Next.js version, and check the template’s changelog for how it handles major upgrades.
We read the ThemeForest item page or GitHub repository for each option on 14 November 2026 and recorded price, sales or stars, rating, last update and stack. Where a page contradicts itself we say so. We did not copy screenshots and we earn nothing from these links. OrdainIT’s related templates are listed separately.
ThemeForest and GitHub pages checked 14 November 2026. Prices are Regular License.
| Template | Stack | Price | Popularity | Last update | Layouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azurio | Next.js 16, Bootstrap 5, GSAP | $24 | 156 sales, 5.00 (4) | 13 May 2026 | 10 demos, 25 pages |
| Bostami | Next.js 14, Bootstrap 5 | $24 | 227 sales, 5.00 (7) | 6 Feb 2024 | 3 homes, dark and light |
| gitfolio | Next.js 16, Tailwind 4 | Free (MIT) | ~65 stars | Recent | One page, GitHub Pages |
Azurio by ib-themes costs $24, has 156 sales and a 5.00-star rating from 4 reviews, and was updated on 13 May 2026. It uses Next.js 16 with TypeScript and Bootstrap 5, with GSAP animation and Lenis smooth scrolling, and lists 10 demos and 25 pages including works grids, project details, blog, services, team, pricing and FAQ. Preview images are not included in the download. View Azurio.
Bostami by elite-themes24 costs $24, has 227 sales and a 5.00-star rating from 7 reviews. It is a personal portfolio on Next.js 14 with Bootstrap 5, with three home versions in dark and light modes and a working contact form. The last update was 6 February 2024, so expect to upgrade Next.js and dependencies yourself. View Bostami.
gitfolio in the github-samples organisation has about 65 stars under the MIT licence. It uses Next.js 16 with the App Router, React 19, Tailwind CSS 4 and TypeScript, with a dark retro-futuristic design and a ready GitHub Pages deployment workflow. It is small and simple, which makes it easy to understand and extend. View on GitHub.
Tokyo, covered in our React guide, also ships a Next.js 14 version with the App Router.
OrdainIT does not currently sell a Next.js portfolio template. Sorex React offers 5+ home pages and 31+ pages for agencies and freelancers in React, and the same design exists as HTML and a WordPress theme. For business sites on Next.js, see Saasty Next.js and Educeet. We check speed and demos before release.
Use the Metadata API to set a unique title and description for every page, add Open Graph images for sharing, and generate a sitemap. Give each project its own route with a descriptive slug, such as /work/brand-identity-coffee-roaster. Use the Image component for automatic responsive images, and write a short text description for each project so search engines understand the work.
Most templates of this kind need some updating after purchase, especially if the last release is more than a year old. Start by reading the template’s package file to see its Next.js and React versions. Upgrade one major version at a time using the official Next.js upgrade guides, run the codemods they provide, and fix any warnings. Replace deprecated image and link patterns, and check that fonts load through the built-in font optimisation. If the template still uses the Pages Router, you can keep it, or move one route at a time to the App Router. After each step, run the development server, a production build and your tests. This approach takes longer than a single big upgrade but is far less likely to break the site.
A good template makes adding new work easy if projects live in data files or Markdown. Create one file per project with a title, summary, role, tools, images and a longer case study, and let the template generate a page for each at build time. This keeps the site fast, gives every project its own URL for sharing and search, and lets you move to a headless CMS later without redesigning. Add a short changelog or news section if you publish talks, awards or new launches.
If you prefer the site to be found under your name, use your name in the home page title, link the site from your professional profiles and submit it to Google Search Console.
Keep a copy of the original download in a separate branch. When the author ships an update, compare it with your branch and apply only the fixes you need, so your customisations stay intact.
Watch the size of animation and font files, because they affect the first screen more than anything else. Load only the font weights you use.
It is a ready-made portfolio built with Next.js and React, with project pages, about, services and contact, using server rendering and image optimisation.
Next.js is better for search visibility and speed thanks to server rendering and image optimisation. Plain React is fine for a simple one-page site.
Azurio and Bostami each cost $24 for a Regular License on 14 November 2026. gitfolio is free under MIT.
Yes. Vercel and Netlify offer free plans suitable for personal portfolios.
Read the Next.js upgrade guide for each major version, update dependencies step by step, and test the build after each change.
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