Haunt vs Pelican
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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Haunt
Programmable static site and blog generator in Scheme
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Pelican
Static site generator for Python and Markdown lovers
| Feature | Haunt | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Scheme | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 13,331 |
| First released | 2015 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Jekyll | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose Haunt if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Scheme
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Haunt or Pelican better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Haunt and Pelican free and open-source?
Yes. Haunt is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Pelican under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Haunt and Pelican with Docker?
Haunt: check the project docs for container support. Pelican: check the project docs for container support.