Hugo vs Publii: catalog facts
 Hugo |  Publii |
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Free Free and open source under Apache 2.0. |
Free Free and open source. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Builds large sites in seconds, with near-instant live reload while writing
- A single binary with no Node or Ruby runtime to keep working
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- Desktop editing with no server-side CMS to maintain
- Publishes to many static hosts and FTP
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- Go templates are the steepest part of the learning curve
- You need the extended build for Sass, and picking the wrong one causes confusing errors
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- Static output limits dynamic features such as server-side forms
- Editing happens on one machine rather than in a browser
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: Apache-2.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked October 2, 2026 |
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