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Dotclear vs PluXml

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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DO Dotclear Easy-to-use open-source blogging engine VS PL PluXml XML-based blog and CMS without a database
FeatureDotclearPluXml
CategoryBlogging PlatformsBlogging Platforms
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal, docker, source
GitHub stars★ 46★ 235
First released20032007
ReplacesWordPress, BloggerWordPress, Blogger

Why pick each one

Choose Dotclear if…

  • Simple to set up
  • Mature and stable
Dotclear details

Choose PluXml if…

  • No database needed
  • Easy to back up
PluXml details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dotclear or PluXml better?

Neither is universally better. PluXml has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Dotclear and PluXml free and open-source?

Yes. Dotclear is licensed under GPL-2.0 and PluXml under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dotclear and PluXml with Docker?

Dotclear: yes. PluXml: yes.

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