FlatPress vs Textpattern
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
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Textpattern
Flexible, elegant content management and blogging system
| Feature | FlatPress | Textpattern |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 215 | ★ 878 |
| First released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is FlatPress or Textpattern better?
Neither is universally better. Textpattern 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 Textpattern free and open-source?
Yes. FlatPress is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Textpattern under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FlatPress and Textpattern with Docker?
FlatPress: check the project docs for container support. Textpattern: yes.