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Siteleaf
What it is
Siteleaf is a content management system for creating and publishing static websites, with Jekyll support and a visual editor or Markdown editing. Users can work with existing Jekyll themes or custom themes, add images and text files by dragging them in, and preview changes before publication. Content and theme changes sync with GitHub, where edits can be reviewed and earlier states restored. Siteleaf can publish to Amazon S3, GitHub Pages, Rackspace Cloud Files, and hosts that accept FTP or SFTP. It also supports imports from WordPress, Tumblr, Ghost, and Drupal through Jekyll importers, provides a JSON API for Jekyll content, and says tasks can be automated with Zapier. Its output is static, so the maker says it does not depend on a database or complicated server setup. Siteleaf no longer offers built-in hosting for v2 sites. Plans include a free Developer tier and paid tiers; new sites start with a free 14-day Personal plan trial without a credit card.
For and against
For
- Works with existing Jekyll themes and custom themes.
- Offers visual editing, Markdown, and previews.
- Syncs changes with GitHub for review and restoration.
- Publishes to S3, GitHub Pages, Rackspace, FTP, or SFTP.
- New sites receive a 14-day Personal plan trial without a card.
Against
- Built-in Siteleaf Hosting is no longer offered for v2 sites.
- Developer limits include 100 MB and 100 pages.
- Personal costs $7 a month billed annually or $9 paid monthly.
- Enterprise starts at $299 a month and requires contacting Siteleaf.
The verdict
Siteleaf brings editing, GitHub workflows, imports, and several publishing destinations to Jekyll-based static sites. Its free Developer tier and Personal trial offer ways to begin, but v2 sites need an external publishing destination because built-in Siteleaf Hosting is unavailable.
Who it suits
Siteleaf may suit individuals or teams building Jekyll-based static sites who want visual or Markdown editing and GitHub synchronization. Teams needing built-in Siteleaf hosting for v2 sites should note that it is no longer offered.
Plans and prices
Developer
100 MB · 100 pages · public GitHub repositories · API within limits
Read 15 Oct 2026 · siteleaf.com
Personal
500 MB · 500 pages · private GitHub repositories · S3, Rackspace, FTP publishing
Read 15 Oct 2026 · siteleaf.com
Team
1 GB · unlimited pages · Admin/Publisher/Writer roles · increased API limits
Read 15 Oct 2026 · siteleaf.com
Business
10 GB · increased build-time limit · priority publishing · priority support
Read 15 Oct 2026 · siteleaf.com
Enterprise
100 GB · enterprise support · tailored build process
Read 15 Oct 2026 · siteleaf.com
On the record
- API
- Siteleaf exposes a version 2 REST API for sites, pages, collections, documents, files, publishing, and other management operations.learn.siteleaf.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can be invited as Admins, Publishers, or Writers, with workflow control on higher plans.siteleaf.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The service terms identify the provider as Oak Studios LLC.siteleaf.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 7 Oct 2026
- Editing modes
- The product provides visual editing, Markdown editing, drag-and-drop image or file uploads, and cloud previews.siteleaf.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- GitHub sync
- Siteleaf syncs content and theme changes with GitHub and lets users review edits and revert to earlier states.siteleaf.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- GitHub synchronization
- Changes can synchronize in both directions between Siteleaf and GitHub, including commit history and rollback capability.siteleaf.com · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
- Hosting limit
- Siteleaf says it no longer offers built-in Siteleaf Hosting for v2 sites.siteleaf.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Hosting limitation
- Siteleaf no longer includes built-in Siteleaf Hosting for v2, so customers must provide a publishing destination.siteleaf.com · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
- Imports
- Siteleaf lists WordPress, Tumblr, Ghost, and Drupal among sources for importing content through Jekyll importers.siteleaf.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Independent company description
- Clutch describes Oak as an independent design-led product studio that makes Dropmark and Siteleaf.clutch.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Jekyll
- Siteleaf is compatible with Jekyll and supports using existing Jekyll themes or custom themes.siteleaf.com · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
