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Eleventy alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Eleventy: few batteries included; you assemble your own setup, and no editing interface for non-developers. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Eleventy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Astro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Decap CMS logoDecap CMSOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 453.6
  1. Decap CMS logo

    1. Decap CMSTop pick

    Best for: Static site owners who want free form-based editing that commits to Git

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Eleventy

    Free Git-based editor to put on top of an Eleventy site.

    Pros

    • Free, MIT-licensed and needs no database or server
    • Works with almost any static site generator
    • Editorial workflow with drafts and reviews via pull requests

    Cons

    • Basic editor compared with hosted CMSs
    • Slower development than in its Netlify years
    • Authentication setup can be fiddly outside Netlify
    Visit Decap CMS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Decap CMS a good Eleventy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Former name
    Netlify CMS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026decapcms.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Editorial workflow
    Draft, review and publish
    Checked Oct 25, 2026decapcms.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Open source, free and self-hosted
    Checked Oct 25, 2026decapcms.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Eleventy alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Astro logo

Best Eleventy alternative for most people

Astro

More batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.

Hugo logo

Best Eleventy alternative for a free option

Hugo

Faster builds in a single binary, no Node.js needed.

Jekyll logo

Best Eleventy alternative for open source

Jekyll

Ruby generator with built-in GitHub Pages support.

Gatsby logo

Best Eleventy alternative for self-hosting

Gatsby

React-based framework with a GraphQL data layer.

Astro logo

Best Eleventy alternative for Mac

Astro

More batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.

Astro logo

Best Eleventy alternative for Windows

Astro

More batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.

Astro logo

Best Eleventy alternative for Linux

Astro

More batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.

CloudCannon logo

Best Eleventy alternative for working in the browser

CloudCannon

Visual editing for Eleventy sites with hosting included.

Eleventy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Eleventy?

Astro ranks first right now. More batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity. Hugo and Jekyll follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Eleventy?

Yes. Astro (open source), Hugo (open source), Jekyll (open source) and Gatsby (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Eleventy?

Yes: Astro, Hugo, Jekyll and Gatsby, plus 1 more in the list above. Astro, Hugo and Jekyll can also be self-hosted.

Which Eleventy alternatives work on Linux?

Astro, Hugo, Jekyll and Gatsby run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Eleventy?

The complaints we hear most: few batteries included; you assemble your own setup; no editing interface for non-developers; branding is in flux around Build Awesome.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Eleventy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.