Cecil
7.4#3 in static site generatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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React Static
6.6#15 in static site generatorsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cecil | React Static |
|---|---|---|
| Content sources | markdown | cms |
| Deployment | The maker documents deployment recipes for platforms including Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, and GitLab Pages. | The README says generated data, templates, and HTML files can be transferred to a static file server. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Cecil is free software distributed under the EUPL-1.2 license. | The project states that React Static uses the MIT license. |
| Local preview server | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance | Cecil is maintained by Arnaud Ligny, described as a Web and eCommerce consultant. | The project says it is in maintenance-only mode and that no new major versions will be released. |
| Product | Cecil is a command-line PHP application that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. | React Static is a progressive static-site generator for React. |
| SEO | Cecil provides SEO helpers for Open Graph meta tags, structured data, Twitter cards, and other metadata. | The configuration documentation says setting siteRoot enables automatic sitemap.xml generation and absolute URLs in statically rendered links. |
| Supported languages | PHP | JavaScript,Node.js |
Cecil plans
- Free softwareFree
React Static plans
- React StaticFree
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 React Static if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.