Bashblog vs Blogofile
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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Bashblog
A single Bash script for a minimalist blog
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Blogofile
Static blog and website compiler in Python
| Feature | Bashblog | Blogofile |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Shell | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,929 | ★ 347 |
| First released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose Blogofile if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bashblog or Blogofile better?
Bashblog is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Blogofile if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bashblog and Blogofile free and open-source?
Yes. Bashblog is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Blogofile under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bashblog and Blogofile with Docker?
Bashblog: check the project docs for container support. Blogofile: check the project docs for container support.