Acrylamid vs Bashblog
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Acrylamid
Static blog generator with incremental rebuilds
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Bashblog
A single Bash script for a minimalist blog
| Feature | Acrylamid | Bashblog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 280 | ★ 1,929 |
| First released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose Acrylamid if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Acrylamid or Bashblog better?
Bashblog is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Acrylamid if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Acrylamid and Bashblog free and open-source?
Yes. Acrylamid is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Bashblog under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Acrylamid and Bashblog with Docker?
Acrylamid: check the project docs for container support. Bashblog: check the project docs for container support.