Cecil
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VisitCecil vs Statue
What both publish
| Fact | Cecil | Statue |
|---|---|---|
| Content sources | markdown | markdown |
| Founded | 2013 | 2024 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Cecil is free software distributed under the EUPL-1.2 license. | The Statue SSG documentation lists its license as MIT. |
| Local preview server | Yes | Yes |
| Requirements | PHP 8.2 or later is required. | Statue requires Node.js version 18 or higher, according to its troubleshooting guide. |
| Supported languages | PHP | JavaScript,TypeScript,Svelte |
| Templates | Cecil uses the Twig template engine and supports themes. | Statue provides templates, including a blog-focused template and a default template. |
| What it does | Cecil is a PHP command-line static site generator that combines Markdown pages, media, and Twig templates to generate static websites. | Statue is a static site generator based on Markdown, SvelteKit, and a component library. |
Cecil plans
- Free softwareFree
Statue 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 Statue if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.