Hexo vs Microblog.pub
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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Hexo
Fast and simple blog framework powered by Node.js
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Microblog.pub
Self-hosted single-user microblog for the fediverse
| Feature | Hexo | Microblog.pub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 41,769 | ★ 1,156 |
| First released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Twitter, Tumblr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexo or Microblog.pub 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 Hexo and Microblog.pub free and open-source?
Yes. Hexo is licensed under MIT and Microblog.pub under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hexo and Microblog.pub with Docker?
Hexo: check the project docs for container support. Microblog.pub: yes.