FlatPress vs HTMLy
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
HTMLy
Databaseless PHP blogging platform
| Feature | FlatPress | HTMLy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 215 | ★ 1,354 |
| First released | 2005 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is FlatPress or HTMLy better?
Neither is universally better. HTMLy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are FlatPress and HTMLy free and open-source?
Yes. FlatPress is licensed under GPL-2.0 and HTMLy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FlatPress and HTMLy with Docker?
FlatPress: check the project docs for container support. HTMLy: yes.