Gatsby

The best React-based framework

The best React-based framework with performance, scalability and security built in. Combines static-site generation with dynamic capabilities for blazing fast websites.

55K

GitHub Stars

supported

TypeScript

medium

Learning Curve

4.0

DX Score

Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model

free

Free Tier

MIT licensed, fully open source

Features

✓ Static site generation
✓ GraphQL data layer
✓ Image optimization
✓ Code splitting
✓ Prefetching
✓ 3000+ plugins
✓ CMS integrations
✓ SEO optimization
✓ Deferred static generation

Pros

+ Excellent performance
+ Huge plugin ecosystem
+ Great for content sites
+ Strong SEO capabilities
+ Mature and battle-tested

Cons

- Slow build times at scale
- GraphQL can be complex
- Declining popularity
- Heavy React hydration

Best For

startup indie hacker

Alternatives

Next.js

Remix

ssg react graphql jamstack content-sites