Side by side
Django vs Fastify
Both stand on web frameworks. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Choose Django if you want a free, open-source Python backend framework with an included ORM and built-in authentication. Look elsewhere if you need a deployment target other than self-hosted.
Visit Django Free plan
Pick Fastify if you need a free, open-source backend framework centered on JavaScript or TypeScript and self-hosted deployment. Look elsewhere or budget for additional components if your framework must include an ORM or built-in authentication.
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| Django | Fastify | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | djangoproject.com | fastify.dev |
| On web frameworks | #13 of 31 | #17 of 31 |
Django: what it does well
- Free to use under its listed pricing model.
- Open-source license model.
- Includes an ORM and built-in authentication.
- Uses Python as its primary language.
- Supports hybrid rendering.
What to know first
- Deployment is self-hosted.
- Python is the listed primary language.
Fastify: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Open-source license
- Supports JavaScript and TypeScript
- Designed for backend development
- Supports self-hosted deployment
What to know first
- No included ORM
- No built-in authentication
- Self-hosted deployment requires your own infrastructure
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