Gatsby

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The Best React-Based Framework

How to Replace Gatsby

Overview

Gatsby is a React-based, open-source framework for building fast, secure, and powerful websites. It features a unified GraphQL data layer that integrates different content, APIs, and services seamlessly. Gatsby supports SSR, DSG, and Cloud Functions for enhanced flexibility.

Features

89 features across 27 categories

AI(4)

Agent RunnersAI

AI agents that can fix, update, and ship code right in the dashboard

AI GatewayAI

Connect to any AI model without managing API keys

AI InferenceAI

Run AI model inference with variable cost based on model

AI ModelsAI

Access to AI models for inference

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(1)

Accessibility Support

Build completely accessible sites that enable access for anyone

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Administration(5)

Billing Admin RolePremium

Designate team members as billing administrators

Multiple OwnersPremium

Allow multiple team members to manage teams and permissions

Organization ManagementPremium

Manage multiple organizations and teams

Self-Serve Team CreationPremium

Allow autonomy for creating and managing teams

Team Management

Set up teams for collaboration on specific sites

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(4)

Analytics & MetricsPremium

View analytics and performance metrics for your projects

Real User MonitoringPremium

Understand visitor traffic and behavior with real user monitoring

Web AnalyticsPremium

Monitor project performance with Web Vitals and user-centric metrics

Web Requests Tracking

Track and monitor web traffic requests

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Backend(4)

Cloud FunctionsPremium

Serverless functions for dynamic backend functionality

Compute Resources

Serverless compute for functions and builders

Custom Function Deployment Options

Increase execution limits, memory, or set custom AWS region

Serverless Functions

Deploy and run serverless functions

Also in: Netlify, Sentry, Gatsby

Billing(2)

Auto Recharge

Automatically refill credit balance in small increments

Usage Credits Calculator

Tool to calculate expected usage credits

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Build(3)

Concurrent BuildsPremium

Run multiple builds simultaneously

High-Performance BuildsPremium

Optimized build performance with priority processing

Priority Build EnvironmentPremium

5x faster processing, 6x more memory, 4x higher concurrency

Also in: Buildkite, Bamboo

Collaboration(1)

Pull Request Feedback

Enable reviewers to leave visual feedback on deploy previews

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Configuration(3)

Environment Variable Customization

Limit environment variable usage per feature with team and project-level overrides

Environment Variables Scoping

Scope environment variables per deploy context

Shared Environment VariablesPremium

Share environment variables across team members

Core Framework(1)

React-Based Framework

Build websites using React as the foundation

Data Management(1)

GraphQL Data Layer

Unified GraphQL data layer that integrates different content, APIs, and services seamlessly without glue code

Database(1)

Netlify DB

Serverless database with automatic Postgres provisioning

Deployment(8)

Branch Previews

Deploy live previews for branches and pull requests

Deploy from AIAI

Deploy using AI-powered deployment options

Deploy from API

Deploy using API-based deployment methods

Deploy from Git

Deploy any framework from Git repositories

Deploy Retention PolicyPremium

Preserve deploys for reference or one-click rollbacks up to 365 days

One-Click Rollbacks

Instantly roll back to previous site versions

Production Deploys

Deploy live versions of projects to main domain

Unlimited Deploy Previews

Create unlimited preview deployments of your site

Developer Tools(5)

Extensions

Add powerful capabilities to builds with community extensions

Netlify CLI

Command-line interface for deploying and configuring sites

Netlify Dev Server

Local development server for testing

Netlify SDK

SDK for streamlined integrations and composable architecture

Preview Servers

Cloud-hosted development environment for instant changes without rebuilds

Development(1)

Open Source

Gatsby framework is open source

Domains(1)

Custom Domains with SSL

Add custom domains with SSL certificate support

Forms(1)

Form SubmissionsAI

Handle form submissions with spam detection

Integration(2)

Ecosystem Integration

Resources and integrations that work together seamlessly

Netlify Slack App

Share development environment to live URL over HTTPS via Slack

Logging(3)

Edge Functions Log RetentionPremium

Logs for observing and troubleshooting edge functions

Functions Log RetentionPremium

Logs for observing and troubleshooting serverless functions

Log DrainsPremium

Export logs to external services

Monitoring(1)

ObservabilityPremium

Near real-time visibility into project performance and resource usage

Performance(6)

Bandwidth Management

Monitor and manage bandwidth usage

Enterprise Network TierPremium

Advanced network tier for enterprise deployments

Global CDN

Globally distributed CDN for fast content delivery

Global Edge Deployments

Globally distributed CDN with low latency for Jamstack sites

Instant Cache Invalidation

Changes pushed to CDN immediately after build upload

Performance Optimization

Fast load times with small response time and responsive user input

Reliability(1)

99.99% SLAPremium

99.99% uptime service level agreement

Rendering(2)

Deferred Static Generation (DSG)Premium

Deferred static generation for flexible build optimization

Server-Side Rendering (SSR)Premium

Server-side rendering capabilities for dynamic content

Security(23)

Access Control

Set roles and permissions for team members and site access

Audit LogsPremium

Track all Netlify actions by team members with timestamps

Basic Authentication HeadersPremium

Password protect site paths and branch previews with custom HTTP headers

Firewall

Basic firewall protection for your site

Fortified BandwidthPremium

Advanced web security with DDoS protection and managed rulesets

HIPAA CompliancePremium

HIPAA compliant service offering for data security and regulatory adherence

Org-Level SSOPremium

Implement SAML once across all teams

Password-Protected ProjectsPremium

Site-wide password protection for visitor access

Private ConnectivityPremium

Secure network connectivity for accessing Netlify features

Project-Level Access ControlPremium

Provision custom permission settings per user

Rate LimitingPremium

Customizable rate limiting rules with automatic excessive request detection

SAML Single Sign-OnPremium

Integrate existing SSO provider for authentication

SCIM ProvisioningPremium

Automatically provision access and assign permissions via SCIM

Secrets Controller

Mark environment variables as secret with strict access policy

Security ScorecardPremium

Actionable insights on security best practices and vulnerability reduction

Smart Secret DetectionAIPremium

Automatically detect and block potential secrets in code

SOC 2 CertificationPremium

SOC 2 certified platform with independently audited security controls

SSO & SCIMPremium

Single sign-on and SCIM user provisioning

Team Login-Protected DeploysPremium

Password or team-only access to site with SSO authentication

Traffic Rules

Customizable traffic rules and basic rate limiting

Two-Factor Authentication

Secure account access with one-time passwords

Visitor Access ControlPremium

Granular access to site or specific pages using JWT, roles, and redirects at CDN level

Web Application FirewallAIPremium

Intelligent WAF protecting against malicious traffic and vulnerabilities

Storage(1)

File & Image Storage

Store files and images on the platform

Support(3)

24/7 Dedicated SupportPremium

Round-the-clock dedicated support team

Developer Documentation

Detailed technical guides with tutorials and examples

Priority Email SupportPremium

Priority email support for issues

Version Control(1)

Private Organization ReposPremium

Connect to private repositories owned by organization accounts

Pricing

Free

$0 forever
  • Build and deploy free forever
  • Deploy any framework
  • Deploy from AI, Git, or API
  • Unlimited deploy previews
  • Build with Agent Runners
  • Add Custom domains with SSL
  • Functions & AI models
  • Store files & images
  • Firewall
  • Traffic Rules & basic rate limiting
  • Global CDN
  • 300 credit limit / month

Personal

$9/month
  • Everything in Free
  • Smart secret detection
  • 1-day observability
  • Priority email support
  • 1,000 credits / month

Pro

$20 per member / month
  • Everything in Personal
  • Private organization repos
  • Shared env variables
  • 3+ concurrent builds
  • 30-day analytics & metrics
  • 3,000 credits / month

Enterprise

Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • 99.99% SLA
  • Enterprise network tier
  • High-performance builds
  • SSO & SCIM
  • Log drains
  • Organization management
  • 24/7 dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Gatsby

Monthly$9/mo
Yearly$108/yr
5-Year Total$540

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~10 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$108
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$324
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 89 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Gatsby alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 89 features.

Buy Gatsby

Better Value
Monthly cost$90/mo
3-year total$3,240
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Gatsby saves ~$107,640 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 89 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

11 known integrations

BitbucketDrupalGitHubGitHub Enterprise ServerGitLabJekyllNext.jsNuxt.jsPostgresSlackWordPress