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HTMLy vs Textpattern

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 TE Textpattern Flexible, elegant content management and blogging system
FeatureHTMLyTextpattern
CategoryBlogging PlatformsBlogging Platforms
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,354★ 878
First released20142004
ReplacesWordPress, BloggerWordPress, Blogger

Why pick each one

Choose HTMLy if…

  • No database to maintain
  • Fast and lightweight
HTMLy details

Choose Textpattern if…

  • Precise control over output
  • Stable and lightweight
Textpattern details

Frequently asked questions

Is HTMLy or Textpattern better?

HTMLy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Textpattern if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are HTMLy and Textpattern free and open-source?

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

Can I run HTMLy and Textpattern with Docker?

HTMLy: yes. Textpattern: yes.

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