Blogofile vs PureBlog
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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PureBlog
Blogging platform, designed for personal use
| Feature | Blogofile | PureBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 |
| Language | Python | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | source, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 347 | — |
| First released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Blogger, Blogspot |
Why pick each one
Choose Blogofile if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Choose PureBlog if…
- Released under the LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Blogofile or PureBlog better?
Neither is universally better. Blogofile has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Blogofile and PureBlog free and open-source?
Yes. Blogofile is licensed under MIT and PureBlog under LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Blogofile and PureBlog with Docker?
Blogofile: check the project docs for container support. PureBlog: check the project docs for container support.