Eleventy vs Jekyll
Eleventy vs Jekyll: which to choose
Jekyll has the larger community with 51.5k 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 Jekyll if ruby 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 Jekyll better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Eleventy has 19.7k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Jekyll has 51.5k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Eleventy cheaper than Jekyll?▾
Eleventy starts at $0/mo while Jekyll starts at $0/mo. Eleventy has a free plan. Jekyll has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Eleventy and Jekyll?▾
Eleventy is tagged as javascript, static, minimal while Jekyll is tagged as ruby, static, github-pages. Eleventy uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 19.7k GitHub stars. Jekyll uses a open-source model with 51.5k GitHub stars.
Does Eleventy or Jekyll have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Eleventy and Jekyll offer a free plan.