Franklin vs Lume
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Franklin | Lume |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Julia | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,063 | ★ 2,272 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Jekyll, Hugo | Jekyll, Hugo |
Why pick each one
Choose Franklin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Julia
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Lume if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin or Lume better?
Lume is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Franklin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Franklin and Lume free and open-source?
Yes. Franklin is licensed under MIT and Lume under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Franklin and Lume with Docker?
Franklin: check the project docs for container support. Lume: check the project docs for container support.