Nx is an open-source monorepo build system and development tool that helps teams manage large JavaScript/TypeScript codebases efficiently. It provides intelligent task caching (only rebuilds changed projects), dependency graph visualization, code generators, and distributed build execution through Nx Cloud. Used by engineering teams at Google, Microsoft, and thousands of companies, Nx dramatically speeds up CI/CD pipelines for monorepos containing multiple apps and libraries.
Monorepo build system for JavaScript and TypeScript projects.
Best for: Engineering teams managing large JavaScript monorepos who need fast builds, caching and consistent tooling.
- Free plan
4.5/5 ratingEditorial score 87/100nx.dev
The editorial note
What to know about Nx
Is it right for you?
Who Nx suits
Choose it if
- Engineering teams managing large JavaScript monorepos who need fast builds, caching and consistent tooling.
Look elsewhere if
- Small teams with single-app projects — the overhead of monorepo tooling is unnecessary for projects with one or two applications without shared library needs
What you get
Key features
- Monorepo build system
- Computation caching (local and remote)
- Dependency graph visualization
- Code generators and schematics
- Affected task detection
- Distributed build execution (Nx Cloud)
- Module federation support
- Plugin system (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (OSS) | FreeBilled monthly | Open-source monorepo tool — free forever, all local features, all task runners |
| Nx Cloud Teams | Usage-basedBilled monthly | Remote caching, distributed task execution, CI analytics — billed per compute hour |
| Enterprise | CustomBilled monthly | On-premise cache, SSO, advanced security, dedicated support, SLA |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Computation caching dramatically speeds up builds — only rebuilds affected projects on code changes
- Dependency graph visualization shows which apps and libraries are affected by any change
- Code generators enforce consistent project structure and save setup time for new libraries
- Nx Cloud provides distributed task execution across multiple CI machines for parallel builds
- Works with Angular, React, Next.js, NestJS, Node.js, and most JavaScript frameworks
Cons
- Configuration complexity is significant for teams new to monorepo development
- Migration from a non-monorepo codebase requires substantial initial effort
- Nx Cloud distributed caching requires additional cost for large teams
- Learning curve steeper than simple per-project setups for small teams
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Development & Coding
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- nx.dev
The verdict
Our take on Nx
The best monorepo tool for JavaScript — smart caching and affected builds dramatically reduce CI/CD times at scale.
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