Middleman vs Typecho
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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Middleman
Ruby static site generator with modern tooling
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Typecho
Lightweight, fast blogging program
| Feature | Middleman | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,113 | ★ 12,418 |
| First released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Jekyll, WordPress | WordPress, Blogger |
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 Typecho better?
Typecho is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Middleman if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Middleman and Typecho free and open-source?
Yes. Middleman is licensed under MIT and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Middleman and Typecho with Docker?
Middleman: check the project docs for container support. Typecho: yes.