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Astro vs Next.js
Compare Astro and Next.js to find the best tool for your needs.
Astro
A modern static site builder that allows using components from any UI framework.
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Next.js
A React framework that enables server-side rendering and static site generation for modern web applications.
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Pricing
Free (open source)
Free (open source), Vercel hosting from free to enterprise pricing
Pros & Cons
Astro
Pros
- Framework-agnostic (use React, Vue, Svelte, etc.)
- Content-focused design
- Excellent performance with minimal JS
- Great developer experience
Cons
- Newer framework with evolving features
- Not a CMS itself
- Requires development expertise
- Smaller ecosystem than established frameworks
Next.js
Pros
- Fast performance with SSR/SSG
- Great developer experience
- Strong community and ecosystem
- Good for SEO with server rendering
Cons
- Not a CMS itself (needs headless CMS integration)
- Requires React knowledge
- Content editing requires separate solution
- Development expertise needed