There are many web sites to compare static site generator, but they miss some explanations that require to me. For some people, these features are important for static site generator,

• Their own domain name, i.e., we do not have to buy our own domain
• Markdown files can be used to publish static site pages without customizing anything
• GitHub private repository is also supported
• Price is free
• Optional: HTTPS is supported

Comparison

Frameworks

1. Gatsby
   • Markdown: There is a plugin gatsby-plugin-mdx, and it’s added by npm init gatsby, but I couldn’t find how to enable it
2. Next.js
   • Markdown: Customization is required. See this blog
   • There is a downside of routing a file: https://medium.com/frontend-digest/which-to-choose-in-2020-nextjs-vs-gatsby-1aa7ca279d8a
3. Hugo
   • Markdown: Supported and it’s included in a quick start step.
   • price:

Platform

1. Gatsby Cloud
   • Domain name: Maybe
   • Price: Free
2. Netlify
   • Domain name:
   • GitHub private repository
   • Price:

Reference

• Techrader: Best static site generators of 2021
• SNIPCART: Choosing the Best Static Site Generator for 2021
• SCOTCH: Top 11 Static Site Generators in 2020