# Gatsby vs Zola

| Attribute | Gatsby | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53 (53% (medium)) | 54 (54% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 3 | 48 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 55,937 | 17,513 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 270,321 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source web framework built on React that helps developers create high-performance websites by integrating multiple content sources and services through a unified GraphQL data layer. It is indexed under Documentation Tools.","source":"https://gatsbyjs.com","question":"What is Gatsby?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Gatsby offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://gatsbyjs.com","question":"Is Gatsby free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Gatsby supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://gatsbyjs.com","question":"What platforms does Gatsby support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Gatsby can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://gatsbyjs.com","question":"Can Gatsby be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Gatsby, including Netlify, Google APIs, WordPress and Drupal. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://gatsbyjs.com","question":"What does Gatsby integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Gatsby. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Gatsby not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://gatsbyjs.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Gatsby have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. Gatsby is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/gatsbyjs/gatsby","question":"Is Gatsby open source?","confidence":0.99}]` | `[{"answer":"Compiles entire websites into static files using a single binary, eliminating the need for server management or external tooling. Renders sites in under a second with built-in support for templating, syntax highlighting, and Sass compilation. It is indexed under Static Site Generators.","source":"https://www.getzola.org","question":"What is Zola?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zola is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the EUPL-1.2 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.getzola.org","question":"Is Zola free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zola supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.getzola.org","question":"What platforms does Zola support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Zola can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.getzola.org","question":"Can Zola be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Zola is published under the EUPL-1.2 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/getzola/zola","question":"Is Zola open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | React-based framework designed for creating fast, scalable web applications. Emphasizes performance, security, and developer experience with support for multiple data sources including headless CMS platforms. | Zola is a static site generator that compiles into a single self-contained executable with no external runtime dependencies. It provides native features for template component embedding, image optimization, multi-language sites, and automatic generation of page navigation aids. |
| features.capabilities | `{"kind":"static_generator","engine":"JavaScript/React","runtime":"node","git_sync":true,"authoring":"markdown","themeable":true,"api_reference":true,"self_hostable":true,"hosted_offering":true,"plugin_ecosystem_size":"large"}` | `{"i18n":true,"runtime":"rust","build_model":"fully_static","image_optimization":true,"mdx_component_embeds":true,"single_binary_no_deps":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Netlify"},{"name":"Google APIs"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Drupal"},{"name":"Shopify"}]` | `[{"name":"Cloudflare Pages"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | Rust |
| license.spdx | MIT | EUPL-1.2 |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://gatsbyjs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T09:25:47.724Z"}` | `{"type":"free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.getzola.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T22:35:23.029Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | free |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 22 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 7.4 | 5.1 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=alpine&package_name=zola&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Static Site Generators)

| Capability | Gatsby | Zola |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Runtime | Node | Rust |
| Build model | - | Fully static |
| Incremental builds | - | - |
| Islands partial hydration | - | - |
| I18n | - | ✓ |
| Image optimization | - | ✓ |
| Docs specialised | - | - |
| Plugin ecosystem size | Large | - |
| Zero js by default | - | - |
| Mdx component embeds | - | ✓ |
| Single binary no deps | - | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-18T15:34:30.587Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*