Astro

The web framework for content-driven websites

★ 4.7

The web framework for content-driven websites. Islands architecture ships zero JavaScript by default. Use React, Vue, Svelte, or any framework together.

45K

GitHub Stars

native

TypeScript

easy

Learning Curve

4.8

DX Score

Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model

free

Free Tier

MIT licensed, fully open source

Paid

N/A

Features

✓ Islands architecture
✓ Zero JS by default
✓ Use any UI framework
✓ Content Collections
✓ View Transitions
✓ Server endpoints
✓ Hybrid rendering
✓ Image optimization
✓ MDX support

Pros

+ Best for content sites
+ Fastest page loads
+ Framework agnostic
+ Excellent DX
+ Growing ecosystem

Cons

- Not for highly interactive apps
- Islands can be limiting
- Newer framework
- Less suitable for SPAs

Best For

startup indie hacker hobbyist

Alternatives

Next.js

islands content ssg multi-framework performance