Hexo vs SPIP
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
| Feature | Hexo | SPIP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 41,769 | — |
| First released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose SPIP if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexo or SPIP better?
Neither is universally better. Hexo has the larger community, while SPIP is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hexo and SPIP free and open-source?
Yes. Hexo is licensed under MIT and SPIP under GPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hexo and SPIP with Docker?
Hexo: check the project docs for container support. SPIP: check the project docs for container support.