Hugo vs Jekyll
Hugo vs Jekyll: which to choose
Hugo has the larger community with 88.8k GitHub stars against 51.5k for Jekyll, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Hugo if you lean toward go 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 Hugo or Jekyll better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Hugo has 88.8k 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 Hugo cheaper than Jekyll?▾
Hugo starts at $0/mo while Jekyll starts at $0/mo. Hugo has a free plan. Jekyll has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Hugo and Jekyll?▾
Hugo is tagged as go, static, open-source while Jekyll is tagged as ruby, static, github-pages. Hugo uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 88.8k GitHub stars. Jekyll uses a open-source model with 51.5k GitHub stars.
Does Hugo or Jekyll have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Hugo and Jekyll offer a free plan.