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Astro vs Zola: catalog facts
Astro	Zola
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, Command line
Ships little or no JavaScript by default Works with React, Vue, Svelte and other UI frameworks	Single binary with no dependencies to install Sass and syntax highlighting built in
Requires Node.js and familiarity with web development Not a visual editor; content is managed in files or an external CMS	Built-in features cover most needs but there is no plugin system Requires learning its template engine
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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