Pelican vs SPIP
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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Pelican
Static site generator for Python and Markdown lovers
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SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
| Feature | Pelican | SPIP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Python | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,331 | — |
| First released | 2010 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose SPIP if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican or SPIP better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican has the larger community, while SPIP is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pelican and SPIP free and open-source?
Yes. Pelican is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SPIP under GPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelican and SPIP with Docker?
Pelican: check the project docs for container support. SPIP: check the project docs for container support.