Dotclear vs FlatPress
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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FlatPress
Database-free blogging engine that is easy to host
| Feature | Dotclear | FlatPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 46 | ★ 215 |
| First released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dotclear or FlatPress better?
Neither is universally better. FlatPress has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dotclear and FlatPress free and open-source?
Yes. Dotclear is licensed under GPL-2.0 and FlatPress under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dotclear and FlatPress with Docker?
Dotclear: yes. FlatPress: check the project docs for container support.