Bludit vs Joomla
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bludit
Simple flat-file CMS for fast websites and blogs
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Joomla
Versatile CMS balancing power and ease of use
| Feature | Bludit | Joomla |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,464 | ★ 5,122 |
| First released | 2015 | 2005 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Wix | Wix, Squarespace |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bludit or Joomla better?
Neither is universally better. Joomla has the larger community, while Bludit is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bludit and Joomla free and open-source?
Yes. Bludit is licensed under MIT and Joomla under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bludit and Joomla with Docker?
Bludit: yes. Joomla: yes.