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Roq review

Free#19 of 35 in Static Site Generators

Roq brings Java, Quarkus, and developer-focused publishing workflows to static sites.

7.4/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Roq is an open-source static site generator for building websites and blogs with Java and Quarkus. It generates static HTML and assets and supports Markdown and AsciiDoc content, making it relevant to developers and content-focused teams already working in the Java ecosystem. A standalone CLI, local development server with live reload, Qute templates, FrontMatter, themes, and Quarkus extension plugins provide the main building blocks for site creation.

Its workflow combines developer tooling with browser-based editing. The editor runs in Quarkus Dev UI and includes live preview, while esbuild handles web asset bundling. This gives Java and Quarkus users a path from content authoring to generated static files without leaving the surrounding ecosystem. Roq also includes publishing workflows for GitHub Pages, Netlify, and GitLab Pages, so it fits projects that use those services for static hosting and deployment.

Roq is free and open source, with no official paid plans or pricing tiers. Its strongest fit is a Java developer, Quarkus team, or content-driven site builder who wants templates, plugins, Markdown or AsciiDoc, and local preview in one tool. It is a less suitable choice for projects that require multilingual content collections, since i18n collections for generating the same content in multiple languages are not supported. Teams outside the Java and Quarkus ecosystem may also prefer a generator aligned with their existing language and tooling.

Roq pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Markdown and AsciiDoc support with Qute templates and FrontMatter
    • Live reload, browser editing, and preview for local content work
    • Publishing workflows for GitHub Pages, Netlify, and GitLab Pages
  • Where it doesn't
    • Does not support multilingual content collections
    • Primarily suited to Java and Quarkus teams
    • No official paid plans or pricing tiers

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