Eleventy 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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Eleventy
Simpler static site generator for fast websites
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FlatPress
Database-free blogging engine that is easy to host
| Feature | Eleventy | FlatPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,840 | ★ 215 |
| First released | 2018 | 2005 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleventy or FlatPress better?
Neither is universally better. Eleventy has the larger community, while FlatPress is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Eleventy and FlatPress free and open-source?
Yes. Eleventy is licensed under MIT and FlatPress under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eleventy and FlatPress with Docker?
Eleventy: check the project docs for container support. FlatPress: check the project docs for container support.