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Comparison

Astro vs Next.js - which should you buy?

Content site

The short answer

Content site → Astro. Application with auth/data → Next.js. Both can do both; pick by centre of gravity.

How to actually decide

  • Who edits it? Visual editor → WordPress/Shopify side. Developer-led → either side.
  • What’s the content model? Products vs pages vs posts decides the platform economics.
  • What’s the 3-year cost? Build + fees + maintenance - not just build.
  • What breaks first? Every platform has a failure mode; know yours before committing.

What we recommend

Both sides of this comparison are builds we deliver - which is exactly why the recommendation above has no sales angle. Get your stack and cost itemised in the calculator, or discuss the project.