Astro vs Cobalt
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Astro
Modern static site framework for content-driven sites
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Cobalt
Static site generator written in Rust
| Feature | Astro | Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 61,631 | ★ 1,535 |
| First released | 2021 | 2015 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | Jekyll, Hugo |
Why pick each one
Choose Cobalt if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Rust
Frequently asked questions
Is Astro or Cobalt better?
Neither is universally better. Astro has the larger community, while Cobalt is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Astro and Cobalt free and open-source?
Yes. Astro is licensed under MIT and Cobalt under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Astro and Cobalt with Docker?
Astro: check the project docs for container support. Cobalt: check the project docs for container support.