Jekyll
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What both publish
| Fact | Jekyll | Nikola |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Because output is static, Jekyll sites can be deployed manually, through automation or with third-party hosting. | Nikola sites can be hosted on any web server that serves HTML files, and the handbook lists GitHub Pages deployment support. |
| License | Jekyll is open source and distributed under the MIT License. | Nikola is released under the MIT license, while some bundled or required components use other licenses. |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Security model | Jekyll supports a safe mode where plugins must be explicitly allowed through the whitelist setting. | The handbook says Nikola-generated sites do not run code on the server and describes their server stack as smaller, which it says implies less security risk. |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Jekyll plans
- JekyllFree
- Open-source JekyllFree
Nikola plans
- NikolaFree
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 Nikola if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.