Eleventy alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Eleventy alternative for most people
AstroMore batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.
Best Eleventy alternative for Mac
AstroMore batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.
Best Eleventy alternative for Windows
AstroMore batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.
Best Eleventy alternative for Linux
AstroMore batteries included, with components and islands for interactivity.
Best Eleventy alternative for working in the browser
CloudCannonVisual 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.