Chyrp Lite vs Microblog.pub
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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Chyrp Lite
Lightweight, ultra-extensible blogging engine
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Microblog.pub
Self-hosted single-user microblog for the fediverse
| Feature | Chyrp Lite | Microblog.pub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 492 | ★ 1,156 |
| First released | 2008 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Tumblr | Twitter, Tumblr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Chyrp Lite or Microblog.pub better?
Neither is universally better. Microblog.pub has the larger community, while Chyrp Lite is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Chyrp Lite and Microblog.pub free and open-source?
Yes. Chyrp Lite is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Microblog.pub under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chyrp Lite and Microblog.pub with Docker?
Chyrp Lite: yes. Microblog.pub: yes.