Pagekit vs Pelican
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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Pagekit
Modular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
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Pelican
Static site generator for Python and Markdown lovers
| Feature | Pagekit | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,457 | ★ 13,331 |
| First released | 2014 | 2010 |
| Replaces | WordPress | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagekit or Pelican better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican 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 Pagekit and Pelican free and open-source?
Yes. Pagekit is licensed under MIT and Pelican under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pagekit and Pelican with Docker?
Pagekit: yes. Pelican: check the project docs for container support.