Pelican vs Saaze
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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Saaze
Minimal flat-file CMS and static site generator in PHP
| Feature | Pelican | Saaze |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Blade |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,331 | ★ 52 |
| First released | 2010 | 2021 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Jekyll, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Saaze if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Blade
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican or Saaze better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican has the larger community, while Saaze is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pelican and Saaze free and open-source?
Yes. Pelican is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Saaze under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelican and Saaze with Docker?
Pelican: check the project docs for container support. Saaze: check the project docs for container support.