GoBlog vs Zola
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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Zola
Fast static site engine in a single binary
| Feature | GoBlog | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 277 | ★ 17,308 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Medium, WordPress | WordPress, 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
Frequently asked questions
Is GoBlog or Zola better?
Neither is universally better. Zola has the larger community, while GoBlog is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are GoBlog and Zola free and open-source?
Yes. GoBlog is licensed under MIT and Zola under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoBlog and Zola with Docker?
GoBlog: yes. Zola: check the project docs for container support.