Gatsby vs Hexo Admin
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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Gatsby
React-based static site and blog generator
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Hexo Admin
Web-based admin interface for the Hexo blog generator
| Feature | Gatsby | Hexo Admin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,939 | ★ 1,791 |
| First released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Hexo Admin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatsby or Hexo Admin better?
Neither is universally better. Gatsby has the larger community, while Hexo Admin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gatsby and Hexo Admin free and open-source?
Yes. Gatsby is licensed under MIT and Hexo Admin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gatsby and Hexo Admin with Docker?
Gatsby: check the project docs for container support. Hexo Admin: check the project docs for container support.