blogc vs Harp
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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blogc
Compiler for static blogs and websites written in C
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Harp
Static web server with built-in preprocessing
| Feature | blogc | Harp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 192 | ★ 4,995 |
| First released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Jekyll, Hugo | Jekyll |
Why pick each one
Choose blogc if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Choose Harp if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (5k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is blogc or Harp better?
Harp is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider blogc if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are blogc and Harp free and open-source?
Yes. blogc is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Harp under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run blogc and Harp with Docker?
blogc: check the project docs for container support. Harp: check the project docs for container support.