Blogofile vs Dotclear
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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Blogofile
Static blog and website compiler in Python
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Dotclear
Easy-to-use open-source blogging engine
| Feature | Blogofile | Dotclear |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 347 | ★ 46 |
| First released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose Blogofile if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Blogofile or Dotclear better?
Neither is universally better. Blogofile has the larger community, while Dotclear is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Blogofile and Dotclear free and open-source?
Yes. Blogofile is licensed under MIT and Dotclear under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Blogofile and Dotclear with Docker?
Blogofile: check the project docs for container support. Dotclear: yes.