Backend · Framework

Django

A batteries-included Python framework for database-backed web applications.

License
BSD-3-Clause
Cost
Open Source
Self-host
Yes

Overview

Django combines routing, data access, forms, authentication, and administration conventions in a long-established Python framework.

Why it is interesting

Why pay attention

Its cohesive defaults remain valuable when a team needs to ship a conventional data-backed product with fewer architectural choices.

Editorial status

Recommended for active evaluation.

Best for

  • Python teams building content and database-backed applications

Not ideal for

  • Small asynchronous APIs that need only a thin HTTP layer

Open source & pricing

Open Source

Django is free and self-hostable; deployment and managed services have separate costs.

GitHub momentum

★ 91,708

Last 7 days
+52
Last 30 days
+487
Evidence
10/3/2026–11/2/2026 · complete window

Official links

website ↗documentation ↗repository ↗

Sources checked

Official documentation, repository, license, and product factsmaintainer · Sep 4, 2026