Gatsby
8.1#1 in static site generatorsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Metalsmith
7.2#7 in static site generatorsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Gatsby | Metalsmith |
|---|---|---|
| CMS integration | Yes | Yes |
| Content sources | api | markdown |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Incremental builds | Yes | Yes |
| Local preview server | Yes | No |
| Multilingual support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported languages | JavaScript,Node.js | JavaScript,TypeScript,Node.js |
Gatsby plans
- Gatsby open sourceFree
- FreeFree
- Personal$9 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
Metalsmith plans
- Metalsmith.jsFree
Pick Gatsby if…
Gatsby suits React developers building content-rich websites and choosing among static, deferred or server-side rendering. Its plugins and CMS integrations support a range of site types and content sources.
Pick Metalsmith if…
Metalsmith suits developers building static sites or other file-based outputs who want to shape projects through plugins. It requires NodeJS, and automatic rebuild workflows need additional tools.