Hexo vs Typecho
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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Typecho
Lightweight, fast blogging program
| Feature | Hexo | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 12,418 |
| First released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexo or Typecho better?
Neither is universally better. Hexo has the larger community, while Typecho is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hexo and Typecho free and open-source?
Yes. Hexo is licensed under MIT and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hexo and Typecho with Docker?
Hexo: check the project docs for container support. Typecho: yes.