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Siteleaf
What Siteleaf is
Siteleaf is a content management system for creating and publishing static websites. It works with Jekyll themes, whether you use an existing theme or make a custom one, and lets you edit with a visual editor or Markdown. You can add images and text files by dragging them in, preview changes before publishing, and sync content and theme updates with GitHub to review edits or return to earlier versions. Publishing destinations include Amazon S3, GitHub Pages, Rackspace Cloud Files, and hosts that accept FTP or SFTP. Jekyll importers can bring in content from WordPress, Tumblr, Ghost, and Drupal. Siteleaf also provides a JSON API for Jekyll content and says tasks can be automated with Zapier. Its static files do not need a database or complicated server setup. Siteleaf no longer offers built-in hosting for v2 sites. The free Developer plan includes 100 MB and 100 pages; paid plans add capacity and features. New sites receive a 14-day Personal plan trial without a credit card.
Who it suits
Siteleaf suits people who want to publish Jekyll-based static sites with visual or Markdown editing, GitHub workflows, or multiple publishing destinations. Its role-based collaboration is available on plans that include roles.
What it does well
- Edit visually or with Markdown.
- Preview changes before publishing.
- Sync edits with GitHub and revert earlier states.
- Publish to S3, GitHub Pages, or FTP/SFTP hosts.
- Free Developer plan and 14-day trial.
What to know first
- Built-in hosting is no longer offered for v2 sites.
- Developer plan uses public GitHub repositories.
- Team roles are limited to plans that include them.
Limits
The free Developer plan includes 100 MB, 100 pages, public GitHub repositories, API access within limits, and community support. Personal costs $7 a month when billed annually, or $9 paid monthly, and includes 500 MB and 500 pages. New sites start with a 14-day Personal plan trial.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | 100 MB · 100 pages · public GitHub repositories · API within limits · select Jekyll plugins · unlimited collaborators | Free |
| Personal | paid annually; $9 paid monthly · 500 MB · 500 pages · private GitHub repositories · S3, Rackspace, FTP publishing · cloud previews · custom Gem-based themes | $7 a month |
| Team | paid annually; $36 paid monthly · 1 GB · unlimited pages · Admin/Publisher/Writer roles · increased API limits · third-party Jekyll plugins | $29 a month |
| Business | paid annually; $108 paid monthly · 10 GB · increased build-time limit · priority publishing · priority support | $89 a month |
| Enterprise | starts at; contact [email protected] · 100 GB · enterprise support · tailored build process | $299 a month |
As siteleaf.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Siteleaf website.
- Create a new site to begin its free 14-day Personal plan trial; no credit card is required.
- Choose an existing Jekyll theme or use a custom theme.
- Edit content visually or with Markdown, then preview changes.
- Connect GitHub to sync changes, or select a publishing destination such as S3 or GitHub Pages.
Verdict
Siteleaf combines Jekyll-oriented editing, GitHub syncing, and several publishing destinations for static sites. Check the plan limits and hosting arrangements before choosing it, since built-in hosting is unavailable for v2 sites.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Developer costs nothing and includes 100 MB and 100 pages.
How much do paid plans cost?
Personal is $7 a month billed annually or $9 paid monthly. Team is $29 a month billed annually or $36 paid monthly; Business is $89 a month billed annually or $108 paid monthly. Enterprise starts at $299 a month; users are asked to get in touch.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Each new site starts with a free 14-day Personal plan trial, with no credit card required.
Which platforms does Siteleaf support?
Siteleaf lists API and web platforms.
Can Siteleaf publish to my own host?
It can publish to Amazon S3, GitHub Pages, Rackspace Cloud Files, and hosts supporting FTP or SFTP.
Who makes Siteleaf?
Siteleaf is made by Oak.
Facts from Siteleaf's own pages
- API
- Siteleaf exposes a version 2 REST API for sites, pages, collections, documents, files, publishing, and other management operations. · learn.siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API and Zapier
- Siteleaf provides a JSON API for its Jekyll content, and its homepage says tasks can be automated with Zapier. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- API authentication
- API access uses an API key and secret obtained through the authentication endpoint and then Basic Auth on subsequent requests. · learn.siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can be invited as Admins, Publishers, or Writers, with workflow control on higher plans. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The service terms identify the provider as Oak Studios LLC. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Official documentation covers getting started, content management, Liquid and Jekyll themes, deployment, collaboration, API endpoints, and migration from v1. · learn.siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Users can edit with a visual editor or Markdown, drag and drop images or text files, and preview changes before publishing. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Editing modes
- The product provides visual editing, Markdown editing, drag-and-drop image or file uploads, and cloud previews. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · siteleaf.com, 20 Sept 2026
- GitHub sync
- Siteleaf syncs content and theme changes with GitHub and lets users review edits and revert to earlier states. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- GitHub synchronization
- Changes can synchronize in both directions between Siteleaf and GitHub, including commit history and rollback capability. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Historical team size
- A Herman Miller case study described Oak Studios as a four-person company at the time of that case study. · hermanmiller.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Hosting limit
- Siteleaf says it no longer offers built-in Siteleaf Hosting for v2 sites. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Hosting limitation
- Siteleaf no longer includes built-in Siteleaf Hosting for v2, so customers must provide a publishing destination. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- The product advertises importing from WordPress, Drupal, Tumblr, Ghost, and other systems, plus moving content out of Siteleaf. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Imports
- Siteleaf lists WordPress, Tumblr, Ghost, and Drupal among sources for importing content through Jekyll importers. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Independent company description
- Clutch describes Oak as an independent design-led product studio that makes Dropmark and Siteleaf. · clutch.co, 15 Oct 2026
- Jekyll
- Siteleaf is compatible with Jekyll and supports using existing Jekyll themes or custom themes. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Jekyll compatibility
- Siteleaf supports existing Jekyll themes and custom Gem-based themes, with third-party Jekyll plugins on Team and higher plans. · siteleaf.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: customer-managed hosting
- Toolradar identifies the absence of built-in hosting as a disadvantage because users must manage their own hosting solution. · toolradar.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Jekyll dependence
- Toolradar says advanced customization may require users to understand Jekyll, limiting suitability for teams wanting a general-purpose CMS. · toolradar.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Maker and launch
- Siteleaf is made by Oak, and the maker's announcement says Siteleaf launched on June 5, 2013. · siteleaf.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Maker founding year
- Clutch lists Oak Studios as founded in 2008. · clutch.co, 15 Oct 2026
- Maker headquarters
- Oak Studios lists Brooklyn, New York as its location. · oak.is, 15 Oct 2026
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