Harp vs Saaze
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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Harp
Static web server with built-in preprocessing
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Saaze
Minimal flat-file CMS and static site generator in PHP
| Feature | Harp | Saaze |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Blade |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,995 | ★ 52 |
| First released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Jekyll | Jekyll, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Harp if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (5k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Saaze if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Blade
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Harp or Saaze better?
Neither is universally better. Harp has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Harp and Saaze free and open-source?
Yes. Harp is licensed under MIT and Saaze under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Harp and Saaze with Docker?
Harp: check the project docs for container support. Saaze: check the project docs for container support.