Side by side
Grain vs JungleJS
Both stand on static site generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Grain combines Groovy-based site generation with several markup formats, preview tools, themes, and asset-processing features. Its JDK requirement and Windows-specific command are important setup details.
Visit Grain Free plan Web
JungleJS provides a Svelte and GraphQL route to static sites from varied content sources. Its free model and hosting flexibility are useful, but the current livereload and documentation status add setup friction.
Visit JungleJSThe facts
| Grain | JungleJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | junglejs.org |
| On static site generators | #29 of 35 | #33 of 35 |
Grain: what it does well
- Free plan and Apache 2.0 license
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports Markdown, reStructuredText, and AsciiDoctor
- Local preview reloads website changes
- Includes compression, minification, and Sass support
What to know first
- Requires JDK 7 or later
- Windows uses grainw instead of ./grainw
JungleJS: what it does well
- Free plan
- GraphQL data layer
- Dynamic route generation
- Static output for many hosts
- Local preview server
What to know first
- Livereload does not currently work
- Beginner tutorial is forthcoming
- JavaScript and Svelte focus
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