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Eleventy vs Pelican
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| Fact | Eleventy | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 20k | 13k |
| Latest | v3.1.6 | 4.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-04-20 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 54 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Hexo. Alternatives to Hexo →
Full replacementEleventyJavaScript static site generator with a choice of template languages.
Full replacementPelicanWritten in Python, with Jinja templates and Markdown or reStructuredText content.
Both replace Jekyll. Alternatives to Jekyll →
Full replacementEleventyJavaScript, with several template languages side by side.
Full replacementPelicanWritten in Python, with Jinja templates and Markdown or reStructuredText content.
Eleventy
- v4.0.0-alpha.102026-07-01Build Awesome (11ty) v4.0.0-alpha.10pre-release
- v4.0.0-alpha.92026-07-01Build Awesome (11ty) v4.0.0-alpha.9pre-release
- v4.0.0-alpha.82026-06-18Build Awesome (11ty) v4.0.0-alpha.8pre-release
- v3.1.62026-06-02Eleventy v3.1.6: Everybody wants to do Maintenance
- v4.0.0-alpha.72026-03-20Pre-release: Eleventy v4.0.0-alpha.7pre-release
Eleventy
unsigned The latest release, v3.1.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Pelican
unsigned The latest release, 4.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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