Eleventy
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VisitEleventy vs Nikola
What both publish
| Fact | Eleventy | Nikola |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The official documentation repository is marked as MIT licensed. | Nikola is released under the MIT license, while some bundled or required components use other licenses. |
| Runtime | Eleventy recommends Node.js version 18 or newer. | Nikola is written in Python 3 and the homepage lists Python 3.8 or later. |
| What it does | Eleventy is a simpler static site generator that compiles templates into HTML. | Nikola is a static website and blog generator that turns written content into a folder of HTML files for upload to a server. |
Eleventy plans
- EleventyFree
Nikola plans
- NikolaFree
Pick Eleventy if…
Eleventy suits developers building static sites with templates and content such as Markdown. It may not suit projects that need a single-page application approach.
Pick Nikola if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.