SMRTR ProgrammingApr 13, 2026LogRocket

Astro vs Next.js: When SSG beats React for content sites

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Astro ships zero JavaScript by default and outperforms Next.js for content-heavy sites, while Next.js includes 90-130KB React runtime but offers better application features and ISR capabilities.

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