Ech0 vs Scully
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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Ech0
Lightweight federated publishing platform focused on personal idea
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Scully
Static site generator for Angular applications
| Feature | Ech0 | Scully |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,035 | ★ 2,529 |
| First released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Gatsby, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Ech0 if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Choose Scully if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ech0 or Scully better?
Neither is universally better. Scully has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Ech0 and Scully free and open-source?
Yes. Ech0 is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Scully under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ech0 and Scully with Docker?
Ech0: yes. Scully: check the project docs for container support.