Jekyll vs Eleventy

Is Eleventy a good alternative to Jekyll? Here’s what you need to know.

Eleventy

Free

Simpler static site generator. Zero-config, flexible templates.

Eleventy (11ty) is a simpler static site generator. Works with multiple template languages (Markdown, Nunjucks, Liquid, and more) and requires zero client-side JavaScript. Fast builds, simple config, and full control over your output.

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Why switch from Jekyll?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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