FlatPress vs Halo
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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FlatPress
Database-free blogging engine that is easy to host
VS
Halo
Powerful and easy-to-use open-source website builder
| Feature | FlatPress | Halo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 215 | ★ 39,485 |
| First released | 2005 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is FlatPress or Halo better?
Neither is universally better. Halo 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 FlatPress and Halo free and open-source?
Yes. FlatPress is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Halo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FlatPress and Halo with Docker?
FlatPress: check the project docs for container support. Halo: yes.