Gatsby
8.1#1 in static site generatorsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitGatsby vs Zola
What both publish
| Fact | Gatsby | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Content sources | api | markdown |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local preview server | Yes | Yes |
| Multilingual support | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | Gatsby provides code-splitting, image optimization, lazy-loading, webpack, and Deferred Static Generation out of the box. | The maker says an average site generates in less than a second, including Sass compilation and syntax highlighting. |
| Support | Gatsby says anyone can open an issue and ask a question, and the project team will respond. | The maker links to documentation and a community forum for help. |
| Supported languages | JavaScript,Node.js | Rust |
Gatsby plans
- Gatsby open sourceFree
- FreeFree
- Personal$9 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
Zola plans
- ZolaFree
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 Zola if…
Zola suits people building static sites such as blogs, knowledge bases, and landing pages from Markdown. It may also fit users who need multilingual content, custom taxonomies, or search without servers or third parties.