HTMLy vs Jekyll
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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| Feature | HTMLy | Jekyll |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,354 | ★ 51,622 |
| First released | 2014 | 2008 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is HTMLy or Jekyll better?
Neither is universally better. Jekyll has the larger community, while HTMLy is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HTMLy and Jekyll free and open-source?
Yes. HTMLy is licensed under MIT and Jekyll under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HTMLy and Jekyll with Docker?
HTMLy: yes. Jekyll: check the project docs for container support.