blogc vs Saaze
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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Saaze
Minimal flat-file CMS and static site generator in PHP
| Feature | blogc | Saaze |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C | Blade |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 192 | ★ 52 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Jekyll, Hugo | Jekyll, WordPress |
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 Saaze if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Blade
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is blogc or Saaze better?
Neither is universally better. blogc has the larger community, while Saaze is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are blogc and Saaze free and open-source?
Yes. blogc is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Saaze under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run blogc and Saaze with Docker?
blogc: check the project docs for container support. Saaze: check the project docs for container support.