Astro vs Hugo
Astro vs Hugo: which to choose
Hugo has the larger community with 88.8k GitHub stars against 60.6k for Astro, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Astro if you lean toward islands and content; choose Hugo if go and static matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Astro or Hugo better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Astro has 60.6k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Hugo has 88.8k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Astro cheaper than Hugo?▾
Astro starts at $0/mo while Hugo starts at $0/mo. Astro has a free plan. Hugo has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Astro and Hugo?▾
Astro is tagged as islands, content, multi-framework while Hugo is tagged as go, static, open-source. Astro uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 60.6k GitHub stars. Hugo uses a open-source model with 88.8k GitHub stars.
Does Astro or Hugo have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Astro and Hugo offer a free plan.