Hexo vs Nibbleblog
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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Nibbleblog
Simple, fast blog engine that needs no database
| Feature | Hexo | Nibbleblog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 41,769 | ★ 228 |
| First released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexo or Nibbleblog better?
Neither is universally better. Hexo has the larger community, while Nibbleblog is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hexo and Nibbleblog free and open-source?
Yes. Hexo is licensed under MIT and Nibbleblog under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hexo and Nibbleblog with Docker?
Hexo: check the project docs for container support. Nibbleblog: check the project docs for container support.