WordPress powers a huge part of the web, while Astro is a newer framework focused on speed. Which one is right for your project?
Where WordPress shines
- Huge plugin and theme ecosystem
- Familiar dashboard for non-technical editors
- Great for stores, memberships and complex features
Where Astro shines
- Extremely fast, static pages
- Very low hosting cost, often free
- Fewer security risks because there is no database to attack
Editing content
Astro does not include an admin panel, but you can add a Git-based CMS such as Sveltia CMS. You then write posts in a friendly editor and each save updates your site automatically.
Our recommendation
Choose WordPress when you need many dynamic features. Choose Astro when your site is mostly content, such as a blog, portfolio or business website, and you want top speed with minimal maintenance.