Jekyll vs Marmite
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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Jekyll
Simple, blog-aware static site generator
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Marmite
Zero-config static blog generator from Markdown
| Feature | Jekyll | Marmite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 51,622 | ★ 866 |
| First released | 2008 | 2024 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jekyll or Marmite better?
Neither is universally better. Jekyll has the larger community, while Marmite is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jekyll and Marmite free and open-source?
Yes. Jekyll is licensed under MIT and Marmite under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jekyll and Marmite with Docker?
Jekyll: check the project docs for container support. Marmite: check the project docs for container support.