Middleman vs Pagekit
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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Middleman
Ruby static site generator with modern tooling
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Pagekit
Modular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
| Feature | Middleman | Pagekit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,113 | ★ 5,457 |
| First released | 2009 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Jekyll, WordPress | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Middleman if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Mature project with 7.1k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Middleman or Pagekit better?
Neither is universally better. Middleman has the larger community, while Pagekit is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Middleman and Pagekit free and open-source?
Yes. Middleman is licensed under MIT and Pagekit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Middleman and Pagekit with Docker?
Middleman: check the project docs for container support. Pagekit: yes.