Acrylamid vs PluXml
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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PluXml
XML-based blog and CMS without a database
| Feature | Acrylamid | PluXml |
|---|---|---|
| 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, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 280 | ★ 235 |
| First released | 2011 | 2007 |
| 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 PluXml better?
Neither is universally better. Acrylamid has the larger community, while PluXml is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Acrylamid and PluXml free and open-source?
Yes. Acrylamid is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and PluXml under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Acrylamid and PluXml with Docker?
Acrylamid: check the project docs for container support. PluXml: yes.