Marmite vs WriteFreely
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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WriteFreely
Minimalist federated blogging platform
| Feature | Marmite | WriteFreely |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 866 | ★ 5,216 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Medium | Medium, Tumblr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Marmite or WriteFreely better?
Neither is universally better. WriteFreely has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Marmite and WriteFreely free and open-source?
Yes. Marmite is licensed under MIT and WriteFreely under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Marmite and WriteFreely with Docker?
Marmite: check the project docs for container support. WriteFreely: yes.