Cobalt vs Haunt
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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Cobalt
Static site generator written in Rust
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Haunt
Programmable static site and blog generator in Scheme
| Feature | Cobalt | Haunt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Scheme |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,535 | ★ 400 |
| First released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Jekyll, Hugo | Jekyll |
Why pick each one
Choose Cobalt if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Rust
Choose Haunt if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Scheme
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cobalt or Haunt better?
Cobalt is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Haunt if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cobalt and Haunt free and open-source?
Yes. Cobalt is licensed under MIT and Haunt under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cobalt and Haunt with Docker?
Cobalt: check the project docs for container support. Haunt: check the project docs for container support.