Lektor vs Typecho
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 | Lektor | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,946 | ★ 12,418 |
| First released | 2015 | 2008 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lektor or Typecho better?
Typecho is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Lektor if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Lektor and Typecho free and open-source?
Yes. Lektor is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lektor and Typecho with Docker?
Lektor: check the project docs for container support. Typecho: yes.