Dotclear vs Eleventy
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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Dotclear
Easy-to-use open-source blogging engine
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Eleventy
Simpler static site generator for fast websites
| Feature | Dotclear | Eleventy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 46 | ★ 19,840 |
| First released | 2003 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dotclear or Eleventy better?
Neither is universally better. Eleventy has the larger community, while Dotclear is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dotclear and Eleventy free and open-source?
Yes. Dotclear is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Eleventy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dotclear and Eleventy with Docker?
Dotclear: yes. Eleventy: check the project docs for container support.