Eleventy vs Lektor
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
VS
Lektor
Static CMS with a built-in admin interface
| Feature | Eleventy | Lektor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,840 | ★ 3,946 |
| First released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | WordPress, Squarespace |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleventy or Lektor 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 Lektor free and open-source?
Yes. Eleventy is licensed under MIT and Lektor under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eleventy and Lektor with Docker?
Eleventy: check the project docs for container support. Lektor: check the project docs for container support.