Chyrp Lite vs Pelican
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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Pelican
Static site generator for Python and Markdown lovers
| Feature | Chyrp Lite | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 492 | ★ 13,331 |
| First released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Tumblr | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Chyrp Lite or Pelican better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican 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 Pelican free and open-source?
Yes. Chyrp Lite is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Pelican under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chyrp Lite and Pelican with Docker?
Chyrp Lite: yes. Pelican: check the project docs for container support.