Astro vs Divi

Pricing: Astro is completely free, which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Divi starts at $89/yr. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: Astro offers Content Collections, Island Architecture and SSG/SSR that Divi lacks. Divi brings 2000+ Layouts, A/B Testing and Theme Builder that Astro does not have.

Team fit: Astro is geared toward small teams teams, while Divi is aimed at individual users and small setups. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: Astro is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. Divi is proprietary — you are trusting the vendor with your data and uptime.

Where each tool shines: Astro's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. includes island architecture as a core feature, purpose-built for website builder workflows. Divi's biggest strengths are: includes visual builder as a core feature, purpose-built for website builder workflows. includes 2000+ layouts as a core feature, purpose-built for website builder workflows.

Watch out for: With Astro, users commonly note that may lack some advanced features. With Divi, the main complaint is that starts at $89/yr — on the expensive side, especially for small teams or solo users.