Bashblog vs HTMLy
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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| Feature | Bashblog | HTMLy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Shell | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,929 | ★ 1,354 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bashblog or HTMLy better?
Neither is universally better. Bashblog has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bashblog and HTMLy free and open-source?
Yes. Bashblog is licensed under GPL-3.0 and HTMLy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bashblog and HTMLy with Docker?
Bashblog: check the project docs for container support. HTMLy: yes.