Gatsby vs ActivityPub for WordPress
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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ActivityPub for WordPress
Turn a WordPress blog into a fediverse actor
| Feature | Gatsby | ActivityPub for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,939 | ★ 576 |
| First released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | Twitter, Medium |
Why pick each one
Choose ActivityPub for WordPress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatsby or ActivityPub for WordPress better?
Neither is universally better. Gatsby has the larger community, while ActivityPub for WordPress is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gatsby and ActivityPub for WordPress free and open-source?
Yes. Gatsby is licensed under MIT and ActivityPub for WordPress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gatsby and ActivityPub for WordPress with Docker?
Gatsby: check the project docs for container support. ActivityPub for WordPress: check the project docs for container support.