Cecil
7.4#3 in static site generatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCecil vs Tapestry
What both publish
| Fact | Cecil | Tapestry |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Content is stored in Markdown flat files with front matter. | Tapestry’s default blog content type includes categories and tags for classifying posts. |
| Content sources | markdown | markdown |
| Deployment | The maker documents deployment recipes for platforms including Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, and GitLab Pages. | Tapestry has no built-in deployment method; its documentation describes deploying generated static files to a server or GitHub Pages. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Cecil is free software distributed under the EUPL-1.2 license. | The site states that Tapestry is licensed under the MIT License. |
| 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. | Tapestry is a static site generator that uses PHP Plates, front matter, and Markdown. |
| Requirements | PHP 8.2 or later is required. | The installation documentation lists PHP >= 5.6.4 as a system requirement. |
| Supported languages | PHP | PHP |
| Templates | Cecil uses the Twig template engine and supports themes. | Tapestry uses the Plates native PHP template system for building websites. |
Cecil plans
- Free softwareFree
Tapestry 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 Tapestry if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.