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Astro vs SvelteKit

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Astro: Content-focused web framework
SvelteKit: Cybernetically enhanced web apps
Pricing Model
Astro: open-source
SvelteKit: open-source
Starting Price
Astro: $0/mo
SvelteKit: $0/mo
Free Plan
Astro: Yes
SvelteKit: Yes
GitHub Stars
Astro: 60.6k
SvelteKit: 87.6k
npm Downloads/wk
Astro: 3.5M
SvelteKit: 5.3M
GitHub Forks
Astro: 3.6k
SvelteKit: 5.0k
Open Issues
Astro: 132
SvelteKit: 1.1k
Tags
Astro: islands, content, multi-framework, static
SvelteKit: compiler, no-vdom, transitions, ssr

Astro vs SvelteKit: which to choose

SvelteKit has the larger community with 87.6k 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 SvelteKit if compiler and no-vdom 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 SvelteKit better?▾

It depends on your priorities. Astro has 60.6k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while SvelteKit has 87.6k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Astro cheaper than SvelteKit?▾

Astro starts at $0/mo while SvelteKit starts at $0/mo. Astro has a free plan. SvelteKit has a free plan.

What are the main differences between Astro and SvelteKit?▾

Astro is tagged as islands, content, multi-framework while SvelteKit is tagged as compiler, no-vdom, transitions. Astro uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 60.6k GitHub stars. SvelteKit uses a open-source model with 87.6k GitHub stars.

Does Astro or SvelteKit have a free plan?▾

Yes, both Astro and SvelteKit offer a free plan.

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