Hexo vs PageCord
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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PageCord
Email-to-blog platform that turns messages into posts
| Feature | Hexo | PageCord |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 41,769 | ★ 185 |
| First released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Medium, Posthaven |
Why pick each one
Choose PageCord if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexo or PageCord 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 PageCord free and open-source?
Yes. Hexo is licensed under MIT and PageCord under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hexo and PageCord with Docker?
Hexo: check the project docs for container support. PageCord: yes.