Eleventy vs Haunt
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Eleventy
Simpler static site generator for fast websites
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Haunt
Programmable static site and blog generator in Scheme
| Feature | Eleventy | Haunt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Scheme |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,840 | ★ 400 |
| First released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | Jekyll |
Why pick each one
Choose Haunt if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Scheme
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleventy or Haunt better?
Neither is universally better. Eleventy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Eleventy and Haunt free and open-source?
Yes. Eleventy is licensed under MIT and Haunt under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eleventy and Haunt with Docker?
Eleventy: check the project docs for container support. Haunt: check the project docs for container support.