Jekyll
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VisitJekyll vs Middleman
What both publish
| Fact | Jekyll | Middleman |
|---|---|---|
| Command line | The CLI includes new, build, serve, clean, help, new-theme and doctor commands. | Its command-line tools include `middleman init`, `middleman server`, and `middleman build`. |
| Deployment | Because output is static, Jekyll sites can be deployed manually, through automation or with third-party hosting. | The maker describes `middleman-deploy` as a deployment tool that supports rsync, FTP, SFTP, or Git. |
Jekyll plans
- JekyllFree
- Open-source JekyllFree
Middleman plans
No prices published.
Pick Jekyll if…
Jekyll suits people who want to generate static websites or blogs from text and layouts. It is also relevant to users comfortable installing its Ruby and build-tool requirements.
Pick Middleman if…
Middleman suits Ruby users building static websites who want template engines, extensions, and localized pages. It is less suited to someone seeking Rack development mode as the main hosting approach.