Marmite vs Plume
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Marmite
Zero-config static blog generator from Markdown
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Plume
Federated blogging engine for the fediverse
| Feature | Marmite | Plume |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 866 | ★ 2,222 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Medium | Medium, WordPress.com |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Marmite or Plume better?
Neither is universally better. Plume has the larger community, while Marmite is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Marmite and Plume free and open-source?
Yes. Marmite is licensed under MIT and Plume under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Marmite and Plume with Docker?
Marmite: check the project docs for container support. Plume: yes.