Bashblog vs Jekyll
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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Jekyll
Simple, blog-aware static site generator
| Feature | Bashblog | Jekyll |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Shell | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,929 | ★ 51,622 |
| First released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bashblog or Jekyll better?
Neither is universally better. Jekyll has the larger community, while Bashblog is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bashblog and Jekyll free and open-source?
Yes. Bashblog is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Jekyll under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bashblog and Jekyll with Docker?
Bashblog: check the project docs for container support. Jekyll: check the project docs for container support.