The Short Version
Why we reach for it.
Astro is built around shipping almost no JavaScript by default, which matters when page speed is directly tied to conversion and search performance. We reach for it on custom builds where a platform like Webflow isn't the right fit but performance still can't be compromised.
BEst fit when you're...
Content-heavy marketing sites where load speed is a real priority
Custom builds that have outgrown a no-code platform
Teams wanting a modern framework without unnecessary complexity
Sites where Core Web Vitals directly affect ranking or conversion
Performance-first architecture
Content pulled from a headless CMS like Sanity or Contentful, edited without touching the code.
Headless CMS integration
Content pulled from a headless CMS like Sanity or Contentful, edited without touching the code.
Component flexibility
React, Vue or plain markup in the same project, so we use the right tool per component.
Deployment pipeline
Deployment pipeline
Core Web Vitals tuning
Images, fonts and scripts handled so the metrics Google actually measures stay green.
SEO-ready output
Clean, static-first HTML that search engines and answer engines can read without a fight.
Similar Tools We Know
Other options to consider
Our Reviews
Isn't Webflow enough for a fast marketing site?
Usually, yes, we'd only reach for Astro when a build has genuinely outgrown what a no-code platform can do or needs performance a template can't reach.
Can our team still edit content on an Astro site?
Yes, we wire Astro to a headless CMS like Sanity, so editors work in a friendly interface whilst the front end stays fast and code-controlled.
Does going custom mean we're locked in to your team?
No, Astro is open source and widely adopted, so the build is documented and portable, any competent developer can pick it up.
Is Astro overkill for a small site?
Often, yes, for a lighter brochure site we'd point you at Webflow or Framer first. Astro earns its place when speed and scale both matter.
