Cecil
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VisitCecil vs Pelican
What both publish
| Fact | Cecil | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| 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 installation documentation lists Linux, macOS, and Windows as supported client operating systems. |
| License | Cecil is free software distributed under the EUPL-1.2 license. | The project repository identifies its license as AGPL-3.0. |
| Product | Cecil is a command-line PHP application that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. | Pelican is a static site generator written in Python that builds websites from text files. |
| What it does | Cecil is a PHP command-line static site generator that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. | Pelican is a Python static site generator that turns text files into websites without requiring a database or server-side programming. |
Cecil plans
- Free softwareFree
Pelican 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 Pelican if…
Pelican suits people who want to build and publish static websites from text files using a command-line tool. It is a fit for users comfortable choosing hosting and working with themes, plugins, or deployment options.