GoBlog vs ActivityPub for WordPress
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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GoBlog
Lightweight blogging engine with ActivityPub
VS
ActivityPub for WordPress
Turn a WordPress blog into a fediverse actor
| Feature | GoBlog | ActivityPub for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 277 | ★ 576 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Medium, WordPress | Twitter, Medium |
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 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 GoBlog or ActivityPub for WordPress better?
Neither is universally better. ActivityPub for WordPress has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are GoBlog and ActivityPub for WordPress free and open-source?
Yes. GoBlog is licensed under MIT and ActivityPub for WordPress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoBlog and ActivityPub for WordPress with Docker?
GoBlog: yes. ActivityPub for WordPress: check the project docs for container support.