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Publii vs Hokus: catalog facts
Publii	Hokus
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Desktop editing with no server-side CMS to maintain Publishes to many static hosts and FTP	Provides a desktop editing interface for Hugo sites Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Static output limits dynamic features such as server-side forms Editing happens on one machine rather than in a browser	Designed for Hugo static websites The project is still a work in progress
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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