Jekyll vs Squarespace
Thinking of swapping Squarespace for the open-source Jekyll? Here’s the honest trade-off.
49k Ruby MIT 1 month ago
What you give up vs Squarespace
- Ruby environment setup can be tricky on Windows
- No admin UI; all content management is via files
- Slower build times for very large sites compared to Hugo or Eleventy
What you gain
- • Full data ownership — self-host Jekyll on your own infrastructure.
- • No per-seat SaaS bill (Squarespace: monthly fees and a closed platform).
- • Open-source code you can audit and extend (MIT).