simple vs Publii

simple and Publii are both open source static site generators written in JavaScript, but that's where the similarities end. See the full comparison of simple and Publii.

Property simple Publii
Language JavaScript JavaScript
Templates Markdown Handlebars
License MIT GPL-3.0-only

simple benefits

#Simple

Simple is a static blog generator with a single static page. You can write you blog online, and it will generate static html files at your repo named username.github.io which is supported by github pages

##Demo

Simple

Blog demo

Lightweight markdown editor

##Usage

With Simple and github pages you can easily create your static blog. Here is what you need to do.

  1. Create a github account.
  2. Create a repo named your_user_name.github.io (remember to check Initilize and create README).
  3. Sign in Simple with your github account.
  4. Click Initilize to set up basic files for your static blog site.(maybe a little slow)
  5. Click Go and start writing.
  6. Click New post to create a new post and when finish writing click save to generate the static page.
  7. Now you can browse the your_user_name.github.io site and enjoy it!

simple

  • You can use your own blog name, just modify the main.json file, and change name="username".

  • You can use disqus comment system, just modify the main.json file, and change disqus_shortname="" to disqus_shortname="your_shortname".

  • You can use your own custom domain, just modify the CNAME file.(see also)

##Features

  • Simple, no backend need
  • Static blog
  • Markdown editor
  • Code highlight support
  • Tex formula support
  • Responsive html

##Custom

The template files are at /src/template, so you can modify the template files and css files. If you want use your own theme you can clone the project, modify the template files and push the entire src folder in your gh-pages branch which will allow you generate your own static blog.

##Todo

Enhance error display, Search, Sitemap, Rss

##License

MIT licensed.

Publii benefits

Publii is a desktop-based CMS for Windows and Mac that makes creating static websites fast and hassle-free, even for beginners.

Unlike static-site generators that are often unwieldy and difficult to use, Publii provides an easy-to-understand UI much like server-based CMSs such as WordPress or Joomla!, where users can create posts and other site content, and style their site using a variety of built-in themes and options. Users can enjoy the benefits of a super-fast and secure static website, with all the convenience that a CMS provides.

What makes Publii even more unique is that the app runs locally on your desktop rather than on the site's server. Available for both Windows and Mac, once the app has been installed you can create a site in minutes, even without internet access; since Publii is a desktop app you can create, update and modify your site offline, then upload the site changes to your server at the click of a button.

Supported hostings

Publii supports multiple upload options, including standard HTTP/HTTPS servers, Netlify, Amazon S3, GitHub Pages and Google Cloud or SFTP.