Marmite vs Zola
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — 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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Zola
Fast static site engine in a single binary
| Feature | Marmite | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 866 | ★ 17,308 |
| First released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Medium | WordPress, Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Marmite or Zola better?
Neither is universally better. Zola 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 Zola free and open-source?
Yes. Marmite is licensed under MIT and Zola under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Marmite and Zola with Docker?
Marmite: check the project docs for container support. Zola: check the project docs for container support.