Eleventy vs Hexo
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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Hexo
Fast and simple blog framework powered by Node.js
| Feature | Eleventy | Hexo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,840 | ★ 41,769 |
| First released | 2018 | 2012 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleventy or Hexo better?
Neither is universally better. Hexo has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Eleventy and Hexo free and open-source?
Yes. Eleventy is licensed under MIT and Hexo under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eleventy and Hexo with Docker?
Eleventy: check the project docs for container support. Hexo: check the project docs for container support.