Acrylamid vs FlatPress
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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FlatPress
Database-free blogging engine that is easy to host
| Feature | Acrylamid | FlatPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 280 | ★ 215 |
| First released | 2011 | 2005 |
| 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 FlatPress better?
Neither is universally better. Acrylamid has the larger community, while FlatPress is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Acrylamid and FlatPress free and open-source?
Yes. Acrylamid is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and FlatPress under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Acrylamid and FlatPress with Docker?
Acrylamid: check the project docs for container support. FlatPress: check the project docs for container support.