GoBlog vs PageCord
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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GoBlog
Lightweight blogging engine with ActivityPub
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PageCord
Email-to-blog platform that turns messages into posts
| Feature | GoBlog | PageCord |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 277 | ★ 185 |
| First released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Medium, WordPress | Medium, Posthaven |
Why pick each one
Choose GoBlog if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Choose PageCord if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is GoBlog or PageCord better?
GoBlog is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PageCord if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are GoBlog and PageCord free and open-source?
Yes. GoBlog is licensed under MIT and PageCord under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoBlog and PageCord with Docker?
GoBlog: yes. PageCord: yes.