Eleventy vs Hugo
Eleventy vs Hugo: which to choose
Hugo has the larger community with 88.8k GitHub stars against 19.7k for Eleventy, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Eleventy if you lean toward javascript and static; choose Hugo if go and static matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleventy or Hugo better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Eleventy has 19.7k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Hugo has 88.8k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Eleventy cheaper than Hugo?▾
Eleventy starts at $0/mo while Hugo starts at $0/mo. Eleventy has a free plan. Hugo has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Eleventy and Hugo?▾
Eleventy is tagged as javascript, static, minimal while Hugo is tagged as go, static, open-source. Eleventy uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 19.7k GitHub stars. Hugo uses a open-source model with 88.8k GitHub stars.
Does Eleventy or Hugo have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Eleventy and Hugo offer a free plan.