Pelican Alternatives

Pelican is described as 'Static site generator, written in Python, that requires no database or server-side logic' and is a Blog Publishing tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Pelican for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Pelican alternative is Blogger, which is free. Other great apps like Pelican are Jekyll, Hugo, Grav and DEV Community.

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  1. OverBlog icon
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    OverBlog is a blogging platform, active and evolving. Create a blog, without any technical knowledge, and find everything you post ! Create your blog has never been easier.

    310 OverBlog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. VuePress icon
     7 likes

    VuePress is a static site generator that uses markdown. It allows users to create content like blogs and documentation. Originally designed for Vue.js documentation, it now serves a wider user base. It emphasizes simplicity, with a minimal setup and markdown-centered structure.

    95 VuePress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Vue.js
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  3. FlatlyPage CMS is a lightweight, self-hosted content management system built for speed, simplicity, and ease of use. It enables users to create professional websites without writing code through an intuitive block-based editor where elements can be added, moved, and edited.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Portal CMS icon
     8 likes

    Portal CMS is a free and open source content management system with a powerful integrated page builder built in .NET MVC.

    211 Portal CMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Gojekyll icon
     1 like

    Gojekyll is a partially-compatible clone of the Jekyll static site generator, written in the Go programming language. It provides build and serve commands, with directory watch and live reload.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  6. Hexo icon
     11 likes

    Hexo is a fast, simple and powerful blog framework powered by Node.js which have extensive plugins selections for a Static Site Generator and a great communities.

    42 Hexo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Libertree icon
     24 likes

    Libertree is free, libre, open-source software which is intended to provide a way for people to create their own social network. Libertree social networks can be free from commercial influence and manifestation, such as behaviour tracking, user profiling, advertising, data...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  8. blag icon
     1 like

    blag is a blog-aware, static site generator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  9. Editor X icon
     4 likes

    Editor X is an advanced creation platform for designers and web professionals. The platform combines cutting edge responsive design with smooth drag and drop.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. kewt icon
     1 like

    A POSIX-compliant SSG.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  11. Backdrop CMS icon
     11 likes

    Backdrop CMS is a simple, lightweight, and easy to use Content Management System used to build attractive, professional websites. Use it for everything from a single-administrator's personal blog site, to a complex, multi-role, business e-commerce platform.

    186 Backdrop CMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Batflat icon
     3 likes

    Bootstrap ready CMS for free. Just download and create kick-ass website in a few minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    • SQLite
    • Bootstrap
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