Astro vs SvelteKit

Compare Astro and SvelteKit 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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SvelteKit

A framework for building web applications of all sizes using Svelte, with server-side rendering.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free (open source)
Free (open source)

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

SvelteKit

Pros

  • Highly performant with small bundle sizes
  • Elegant component syntax
  • Server-side rendering capabilities
  • Growing community

Cons

  • Smaller ecosystem than React/Vue
  • Not a CMS (needs headless integration)
  • Fewer learning resources than major frameworks
  • Requires development expertise