bridgetown

The premium Open Source alternative to Jekyll

🎯 Best for:Ruby enthusiasts needing a modern, scalable static site framework.

What is bridgetown?

A modern alternative to Jekyll that introduces a progressive framework for building static and dynamic sites. It integrates Ruby on Rails-inspired features like components, plugins, and an integrated asset pipeline.

Tech Stack
RubyFrontend & Headless CMS

Why bridgetown?

  • Familiar Rails-like DX
  • Fast build times
  • Extensible plugin system

Limitations

  • Smaller ecosystem than Hugo
  • Ruby environment required
  • Steeper learning curve than Jekyll
3/2/2026
Last Update
128
Forks
47
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Jekyll)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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