Plume vs Quartz
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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Plume
Federated blogging engine for the fediverse
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Quartz
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| Feature | Plume | Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Blogging Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,222 | ★ 12,960 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Medium, WordPress.com | Notion, Medium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Plume or Quartz better?
Quartz is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Plume if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Plume and Quartz free and open-source?
Yes. Plume is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Quartz under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plume and Quartz with Docker?
Plume: yes. Quartz: check the project docs for container support.