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Comparison guide

Astro vs Gatsby

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. astro

    Astro is a modern site builder with web best practices, performance, and DX front-of-mind.

    Downloads unavailable · 899.5 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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  2. gatsby

    Blazing fast modern site generator for React

    Downloads unavailable · 2.0 MB gzip · Health 55/100

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Choosing between Astro and Gatsby? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.

Downloads & Popularity

Weekly download data is unavailable for Astro. Weekly download data is unavailable for Gatsby. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Astro has the smallest gzipped bundle at 899.5 KB. Gatsby comes in at 2.0 MB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Astro has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Gatsby has an overall health score of 55/100 (moderate), with strong security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics. Download data is incomplete; these composite scores include a fallback popularity input and should not determine an overall winner.

When to Choose Each

Choose Astro if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Gatsby if you value strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Astro and Gatsby. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is astro better than gatsby?
It depends on your needs. Astro has a health score of 67/100 while Gatsby scores 55/100. Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, astro or gatsby?
Astro has the smaller gzipped bundle at 899.5 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use astro vs gatsby?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, astro or gatsby?
Astro has a maintenance score of 100/100. Astro scores 100/100 and Gatsby scores 60/100 on maintenance.

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