Pelican vs Textpattern
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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Textpattern
Flexible, elegant content management and blogging system
| Feature | Pelican | Textpattern |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,331 | ★ 878 |
| First released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican or Textpattern 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 Textpattern free and open-source?
Yes. Pelican is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Textpattern under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelican and Textpattern with Docker?
Pelican: check the project docs for container support. Textpattern: yes.