HTMLy vs Nibbleblog
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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HTMLy
Databaseless PHP blogging platform
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Nibbleblog
Simple, fast blog engine that needs no database
| Feature | HTMLy | Nibbleblog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,354 | ★ 228 |
| First released | 2014 | 2009 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is HTMLy or Nibbleblog better?
Neither is universally better. HTMLy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are HTMLy and Nibbleblog free and open-source?
Yes. HTMLy is licensed under MIT and Nibbleblog under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HTMLy and Nibbleblog with Docker?
HTMLy: yes. Nibbleblog: check the project docs for container support.