Gatsby 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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| Feature | Gatsby | HTMLy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,939 | ★ 1,354 |
| First released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatsby or HTMLy better?
Neither is universally better. Gatsby has the larger community, while HTMLy is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gatsby and HTMLy free and open-source?
Yes. Gatsby is licensed under MIT and HTMLy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gatsby and HTMLy with Docker?
Gatsby: check the project docs for container support. HTMLy: yes.