Hugo vs Quartz
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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Hugo
Blazing fast static site generator for blogs and sites
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Quartz
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| Feature | Hugo | Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 89,369 | ★ 12,960 |
| First released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Medium | Notion, Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hugo or Quartz better?
Neither is universally better. Hugo has the larger community, while Quartz is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hugo and Quartz free and open-source?
Yes. Hugo is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Quartz under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hugo and Quartz with Docker?
Hugo: check the project docs for container support. Quartz: check the project docs for container support.