Netlify CMS / Decap
Static site toolsVerified detail: Netlify CMS is now called Decap CMS.
Platform profile
Key facts
| Verified detail | Static site generator with multiple template languages |
|---|---|
| Best suited to | Developer-led websites and pre-rendered content. |
| Before you commit | Before choosing: how will editors preview changes and trigger rebuilds? |
| Pricing & plans | Free license; hosting billed separately Official website ↗ |
| Source | www.11ty.dev ↗ |
A closer look
Oct 21, 2026
Watch it in action
6 Minutes to Build a Blog from Scratch with Eleventy · Build Awesome (11ty)
Pricing & plans
Free license; hosting billed separately
Software license only; hosting and operations cost extra.
Pricing & plans ↗Usage by country
| Country | Live websites |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2,385 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 246 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 222 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 101 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 72 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 63 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 55 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 54 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 45 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 45 |
Live websites detected by BuiltWith. Leading countries; partial coverage. · Source ↗
Company
| Company name | Eleventy open-source project |
|---|
Timeline 5
- Product update↗
Eleventy 1.0 added custom template-language extensions and a Serverless plugin, letting templates run inside functions instead of only generating static files.
- Product update↗
Eleventy 2.0 added WebC component support and edge rendering; its dependency count fell 32.1% compared with version 1.0.2.
- Governance↗
Eleventy joined Font Awesome’s organization, establishing a new maintenance home while retaining development of the open-source project.
- Product update↗
Eleventy 3.0 introduced native ES modules support, modernizing the project’s JavaScript configuration and plugin ecosystem.
- Governance↗
Eleventy announced its transition to the Build Awesome name, changing the product’s public identity.
Before you commit
Before choosing: how will editors preview changes and trigger rebuilds?
Your practical checklist
