Astro 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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Astro
Modern static site framework for content-driven sites
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FlatPress
Database-free blogging engine that is easy to host
| Feature | Astro | FlatPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 61,631 | ★ 215 |
| First released | 2021 | 2005 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Astro or FlatPress better?
Neither is universally better. Astro 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 Astro and FlatPress free and open-source?
Yes. Astro is licensed under MIT and FlatPress under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Astro and FlatPress with Docker?
Astro: check the project docs for container support. FlatPress: check the project docs for container support.