BlogEngine.NET vs Serendipity
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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BlogEngine.NET
Full-featured blogging platform for the .NET stack
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Serendipity
PHP-powered weblog application with strong spam control
| Feature | BlogEngine.NET | Serendipity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MS-PL | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 987 | ★ 226 |
| First released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose BlogEngine.NET if…
- Good fit for the .NET stack
- No database required option
Frequently asked questions
Is BlogEngine.NET or Serendipity better?
Neither is universally better. BlogEngine.NET has the larger community, while Serendipity is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are BlogEngine.NET and Serendipity free and open-source?
Yes. BlogEngine.NET is licensed under MS-PL and Serendipity under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BlogEngine.NET and Serendipity with Docker?
BlogEngine.NET: check the project docs for container support. Serendipity: yes.