Where it fits
Marketing, editorial, documentation, and content-heavy websites.
experience technology
Astro
A content-first web framework that sends very little JavaScript by default.
The main trade-off
Application-heavy workflows usually fit a full React framework better.
Cost and ownership
Open source; often deploys on free or low-cost static hosting.
Light operational ownership
Planning notes
- • No special platform requirement.
Use it in a blueprint
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All technologiesSources reviewed 2026-07-22