BAX vs Hugo, Jekyll, and 11ty - Which One to Choose?

Why BAX is Different

BAX is not trying to replace Hugo, Jekyll, or 11ty. It's a different tool for different use cases. BAX focuses on simplicity, zero dependencies, and ease of use.

Think of BAX as the "bicycle" of static site generators - simple, easy to use, and perfect for getting where you need to go without the complexity of a "car".

Quick Comparison

BAX vs Hugo

• BAX: Zero dependencies, very easy to learn, builds in milliseconds
• Hugo: Requires Go, steep learning curve, faster but complex

BAX vs Jekyll

• BAX: Runs on any platform, simple .zet format, lightweight
• Jekyll: Requires Ruby, uses Markdown, heavier and slower

BAX vs 11ty

• BAX: No dependencies, ultra-simple, fast builds
• 11ty: Requires Node.js, flexible but more complex setup

When to Use BAX

• Simple personal blogs
• Portfolio websites
• Documentation sites
• Landing pages
• Small business websites
• When you hate installing dependencies
• When you want to build fast without complexity

When to Use Hugo

• Large sites with thousands of pages
• Complex content structures
• Multi-language sites
• Professional projects

When to Use Jekyll

• GitHub Pages native support
• Blog-focused sites
• Ruby developers
• Traditional blogging

When to Use 11ty

• JavaScript developers
• Complex sites needing flexibility
• Multiple template languages
• Modern web development

When to Choose BAX

Choose BAX If:

• You're a beginner learning static sites
• You want a simple blog or personal site
• You hate installing dependencies
• You work across different operating systems
• You want to build fast without complexity
• You appreciate minimalist tools

Don't Choose BAX If:

• You need thousands of pages
• You require complex plugins
• You need multiple themes
• You're building a large enterprise site

Our Recommendation

If you're building a simple blog, portfolio, or documentation site, choose BAX.

If you're building a large, complex site with thousands of pages, choose Hugo.

If you're already a Ruby or Node.js developer, consider Jekyll or 11ty.

"The best tool is the one that helps you ship your work. Choose simplicity over complexity when you can."

Start with BAX Today

Try BAX for your next project:

git clone https://github.com/mesinkasir/bax.git

cd bax

bax.bat  # Windows

./bax.sh # Linux/Mac