Assemble
6.4#21 in static site generatorsFree planFree planLinux
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What both publish
| Fact | Assemble | Cecil |
|---|---|---|
| Content sources | markdown | markdown |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Incremental builds | No | Yes |
| Installation | The instructions install Assemble with npm as a project development dependency or globally for command line use. | Cecil can be downloaded as a PHAR file and installed globally through Homebrew on macOS, Scoop on Windows, PHIVE, or a manual Linux command. |
| License | The maker’s Grunt Assemble repository says it is released under the MIT license. | Cecil is free software distributed under the EUPL-1.2 license. |
| Local preview server | No | Yes |
| Multilingual support | No | Yes |
| Product | Assemble is a static site generator for Grunt.js, Yeoman and Node.js. | Cecil is a command-line PHP application that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. |
| Supported languages | JavaScript,Node.js | PHP |
| Templates | Assemble supports templates rendered with multiple engines, including Nunjucks, Handlebars and Lodash. | Cecil uses the Twig template engine and supports themes. |
| What it does | The project describes Assemble as a command line tool and developer framework for rapid prototyping and static site generation. | Cecil is a PHP command-line static site generator that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. |
Assemble plans
- AssembleFree
Cecil plans
- Free softwareFree
Pick Assemble if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Cecil if…
Cecil suits creators who prioritize website performance while wanting flexibility over design. It is aimed at people comfortable working with a command-line PHP tool and Markdown content.