Hexo vs PluXml
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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PluXml
XML-based blog and CMS without a database
| Feature | Hexo | PluXml |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 41,769 | ★ 235 |
| First released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexo or PluXml better?
Neither is universally better. Hexo has the larger community, while PluXml is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hexo and PluXml free and open-source?
Yes. Hexo is licensed under MIT and PluXml under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hexo and PluXml with Docker?
Hexo: check the project docs for container support. PluXml: yes.