Web Development · head to head
Astro vs Fig
Astro
Web Development
Web framework for content-driven sites shipping minimal JavaScript by default
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Astro limited to static site generation and server-side rendering; real-time applications requiring constant client-server communication are unsuitable; Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Astro and Fig actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Astro
- Marketing websites and landing pages prioritising performance and SEOnot Fig
- Documentation and blog platforms with high page volumesnot Fig
- E-commerce storefronts where page speed affects conversion ratesnot Fig
- Portfolio and personal websites showcasing static content with minimal interactivitynot Fig
- Multi-language sites requiring efficient content management and translationnot Fig
- JAMstack projects integrating headless CMS platforms (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi)not Fig
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Astro
- Limited to static site generation and server-side rendering; real-time applications requiring constant client-server communication are unsuitable
- Smaller ecosystem compared to Next.js; fewer third-party component libraries and integrations readily available
- Build time increases with large content volumes (1,000+ pages); incremental builds not yet as optimised as Gatsby or Next.js
- API routes and serverless functions are less mature than Next.js; complex backend integrations require additional tooling
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
Pricing, plan by plan
Astro
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Astro review.
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Astro if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Node.js, Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify, AWS, Deno.
Questions people ask
- Is Astro or Fig better?
- Neither clearly leads. Astro starts at Free and Fig at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Astro or Fig?
- Astro starts at Free and Fig at Free.
- Does Astro or Fig run on more platforms?
- Astro runs on Web, Node.js, Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify, AWS, Deno. Fig runs on Web.
- Can I use Astro for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Astro best used for?
- Astro is most often used for marketing websites and landing pages prioritising performance and seo, documentation and blog platforms with high page volumes, e-commerce storefronts where page speed affects conversion rates, portfolio and personal websites showcasing static content with minimal interactivity. Of those, marketing websites and landing pages prioritising performance and seo and documentation and blog platforms with high page volumes are not what Fig is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Astro: Is Astro free?
Yes. Astro is free and open-source under MIT licence. Deployment hosting (Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare, AWS) may incur costs depending on usage.
SourceAstro: Can I use React components in Astro?
Yes. Astro supports React, Vue, Svelte, Preact, and Solid components. Components are server-rendered by default; add client: directives to enable client-side interactivity only where needed.
SourceAstro: How does Astro compare to Next.js for performance?
Astro achieves superior Core Web Vitals scores (66% pass rate vs Next.js 30%) by shipping minimal JavaScript. Next.js defaults to client-side rendering; Astro renders on the server by default.
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