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Next.js vs. Astro
Next.js vs. Astro — which one for your site?
Two great frameworks, different shapes. Next.js is a React-first full-stack app framework. Astro is a content-first static generator with React/Vue/Svelte islands.
PICK A TOPIC
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Next.js
Pick this when…
- — You need API routes, server actions, RSC, middleware
- — Your site has interactive product-style UI
- — You already have a React team
- — You want multi-tenant, i18n, image optimization out of the box
Astro
Pick that when…
- — Your site is mostly content (marketing, blog, docs)
- — You want MDX + low JS shipped to the client
- — You want to mix frameworks (React + Svelte + Vue)
- — Pure static output on a CDN is enough
FACTORS TO WEIGH
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| Factors to weigh | Next.js | Astro |
|---|---|---|
| Default JS shipped | ~30–80 KB baseline (RSC can lower) | ~0 KB by default (islands opt-in) |
| Server features | RSC, middleware, server actions, edge | Minimal; server endpoints possible |
| Content formats | MDX via plugin, decent content workflow | First-class MDX, Content Collections, type-safe |
| Ecosystem | Largest React ecosystem | Growing fast, React bridge included |
| Image + i18n | Built-in | Built-in (since 3.x) |
| Best fit | Product + marketing mixed | Content-first sites |
LET'S GET STARTED.
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