Joomla vs Pico
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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| Feature | Joomla | Pico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,122 | ★ 3,904 |
| First released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Wix, Squarespace | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Joomla or Pico better?
Neither is universally better. Joomla has the larger community, while Pico is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Joomla and Pico free and open-source?
Yes. Joomla is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Pico under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Joomla and Pico with Docker?
Joomla: yes. Pico: yes.