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Django vs FastAPI: Which Should You Choose?
A practical comparison of Django and FastAPI for building scalable web applications and SaaS platforms.
Feature
Django
FastAPI
Architecture
Monolithic, batteries-included
Micro-framework, async-first
Admin Panel
Built-in auto-generated
None (build your own)
ORM
Django ORM (excellent)
SQLAlchemy / Tortoise ORM
Performance
Good (sync)
Excellent (async, near-Node.js)
Learning Curve
Moderate (large API surface)
Low (small, focused API)
Ecosystem
Massive (15+ years)
Growing fast (5+ years)
Migrations
Built-in, reliable
Alembic (manual setup)
Authentication
Built-in auth system
OAuth2/Password bearer built-in
Best For
Full-stack apps, CMS, admin-heavy
APIs, microservices, real-time
Our Recommendation
For most SaaS products, start with Django for the admin, auth, and ORM. Add FastAPI alongside for high-throughput API endpoints. For API-first products or real-time systems, FastAPI is the better starting point. Many successful projects use both.
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