Haven vs Hexo
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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Haven
Private blogging system with markdown editing and built in RSS reader
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Hexo
Fast and simple blog framework powered by Node.js
| Feature | Haven | Hexo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 41,769 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose Haven if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Haven or Hexo better?
Neither is universally better. Hexo has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Haven and Hexo free and open-source?
Yes. Haven is licensed under MIT and Hexo under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Haven and Hexo with Docker?
Haven: check the project docs for container support. Hexo: check the project docs for container support.