Cecil
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What both publish
| Fact | Cecil | Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| Content sources | markdown | markdown |
| Deployment | The maker documents deployment recipes for platforms including Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, and GitLab Pages. | The documentation describes deploying generated sites to GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, or a self-hosted server. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Cecil can be downloaded as a PHAR file and installed globally through Homebrew on macOS, Scoop on Windows, PHIVE, or a manual Linux command. | The maker's installation guide says Cobalt supports Windows, Linux, and Mac, and documents OS packages and pre-built binaries. |
| Local preview server | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Cecil is a command-line PHP application that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. | Cobalt is a static-site generator. |
| Supported languages | PHP | Rust |
| Templates | Cecil uses the Twig template engine and supports themes. | The home page says Cobalt uses a familiar template language. |
Cecil plans
- Free softwareFree
Cobalt plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Cobalt if…
Cobalt suits people who want a Markdown-based site workflow with local previews and configurable templates. It may also fit Emacs users and people deploying to GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, or their own server.