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HTMLy 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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HT HTMLy Databaseless PHP blogging platform VS PL PluXml XML-based blog and CMS without a database
FeatureHTMLyPluXml
CategoryBlogging PlatformsBlogging Platforms
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal, docker, source
GitHub stars★ 1,354★ 235
First released20142007
ReplacesWordPress, BloggerWordPress, Blogger

Why pick each one

Choose HTMLy if…

  • No database to maintain
  • Fast and lightweight
HTMLy details

Choose PluXml if…

  • No database needed
  • Easy to back up
PluXml details

Frequently asked questions

Is HTMLy or PluXml 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 PluXml free and open-source?

Yes. HTMLy is licensed under MIT and PluXml under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run HTMLy and PluXml with Docker?

HTMLy: yes. PluXml: yes.

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