Dotclear vs Hugo
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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Hugo
Blazing fast static site generator for blogs and sites
| Feature | Dotclear | Hugo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 46 | ★ 89,369 |
| First released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dotclear or Hugo better?
Neither is universally better. Hugo 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 Hugo free and open-source?
Yes. Dotclear is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Hugo under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dotclear and Hugo with Docker?
Dotclear: yes. Hugo: check the project docs for container support.