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Astro vs Mmhmm

Astro logo

Astro

Web Development

Web framework for content-driven sites shipping minimal JavaScript by default

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Astro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Astro and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Astro and Mmhmm differ
AttributeAstroMmhmm
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Node.js, Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify, AWS, DenoDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
CategoryWeb DevelopmentRemote Work
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Astro

Nothing recorded that Mmhmm does not also cover.

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

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 Mmhmm
  • Documentation and blog platforms with high page volumesnot Mmhmm
  • E-commerce storefronts where page speed affects conversion ratesnot Mmhmm
  • Portfolio and personal websites showcasing static content with minimal interactivitynot Mmhmm
  • Multi-language sites requiring efficient content management and translationnot Mmhmm
  • JAMstack projects integrating headless CMS platforms (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi)not Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Astro
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Astro
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Astro
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Astro

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

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Astro

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Astro review.

Mmhmm

$10/month
  • Individual$10/month
    • Single user
    • Unlimited meetings and recordings
    • No storage or time limits
  • Individual Annual$120/year
    • Single user
    • 17% savings vs monthly billing
  • Team$10/month
    • Per-seat billing
    • Admin dashboard
    • Centralized billing
  • Team Annual$120/year
    • Per-seat billing
    • 17% savings vs monthly

Which should you pick?

Choose Astro if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Node.js, Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify, AWS, Deno.
Astro review

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Astro or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Astro starts at Free and Mmhmm at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Astro or Mmhmm?
Astro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Astro and $10/month for Mmhmm.
Does Astro or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Astro runs on Web, Node.js, Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify, AWS, Deno. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Astro for free?
Yes. Astro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at $10/month.
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 Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Astro do that Mmhmm cannot?
Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture.

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.

Source
Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.

Source
Astro: 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.

Source
Mmhmm: Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.

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Astro: 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.

Source
Mmhmm: What are the seat limits?

Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.

Source
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