Charge
Opinionated static site generator using JSX and MDX.
Pricing
Free tier
Flat rate
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Open Source
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Verified · Jul 12, 2026Overview
What is Charge?
Charge is an opinionated, zero-config static site generator that leverages JSX and MDX for content creation. It simplifies the process of building modern web applications with minimal setup required.
Key differentiator
“Charge stands out as an opinionated, zero-config static site generator that simplifies web development with built-in support for JSX and MDX, making it ideal for developers who want to focus on content creation without setup complexities.”
Capability profile
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Strengths & Weaknesses
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Charge has a small ecosystem, leading to limited third-party plugins or extensions.
Projects with a high number of pages or complex content structures can experience slow build times.
Limited documentation and sparse community forums make troubleshooting difficult.
Users unfamiliar with React's JSX syntax or MDX might find the learning curve steep, especially if they prefer traditional templating languages.
Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Web developers looking to quickly set up a static site generator without configuration overhead.
Teams needing a tool that supports both JSX and MDX for content creation.
Individuals who want to build modern web applications with minimal setup.
✕ Not a fit for
Projects requiring extensive customization of the build process beyond what Charge offers out-of-the-box.
Developers looking for a fully managed cloud service for static site generation.
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Open source — free to use
Starts at
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise
None
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Get Started with Charge
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.