Pelican vs PluXml
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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Pelican
Static site generator for Python and Markdown lovers
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PluXml
XML-based blog and CMS without a database
| Feature | Pelican | PluXml |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,331 | ★ 235 |
| First released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican or PluXml better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican has the larger community, while PluXml is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pelican and PluXml free and open-source?
Yes. Pelican is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PluXml under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelican and PluXml with Docker?
Pelican: check the project docs for container support. PluXml: yes.