Pelican vs Poole
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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Poole
Minimalist static website generator in a single file
| Feature | Pelican | Poole |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,331 | ★ 31 |
| First released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Jekyll |
Why pick each one
Choose Poole if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican or Poole better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Pelican and Poole free and open-source?
Yes. Pelican is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Poole under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelican and Poole with Docker?
Pelican: check the project docs for container support. Poole: check the project docs for container support.