Pelican vs Statamic
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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Statamic
Laravel-powered flat-file CMS for custom sites
| Feature | Pelican | Statamic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Content Management Systems |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,331 | ★ 4,861 |
| First released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Contentful |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican or Statamic 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 Statamic free and open-source?
Yes. Pelican is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Statamic under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelican and Statamic with Docker?
Pelican: check the project docs for container support. Statamic: yes.