Jekyll vs PluXml
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Jekyll | PluXml |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 51,622 | ★ 235 |
| First released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jekyll or PluXml better?
Neither is universally better. Jekyll has the larger community, while PluXml is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jekyll and PluXml free and open-source?
Yes. Jekyll is licensed under MIT and PluXml under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jekyll and PluXml with Docker?
Jekyll: check the project docs for container support. PluXml: yes.