Acrylamid vs Dotclear
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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Dotclear
Easy-to-use open-source blogging engine
| Feature | Acrylamid | Dotclear |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 280 | ★ 46 |
| First released | 2011 | 2003 |
| 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 Dotclear better?
Neither is universally better. Acrylamid has the larger community, while Dotclear is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Acrylamid and Dotclear free and open-source?
Yes. Acrylamid is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Dotclear under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Acrylamid and Dotclear with Docker?
Acrylamid: check the project docs for container support. Dotclear: yes.