PluXml vs Serendipity
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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PluXml
XML-based blog and CMS without a database
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Serendipity
PHP-powered weblog application with strong spam control
| Feature | PluXml | Serendipity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 235 | ★ 226 |
| First released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Blogger | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PluXml or Serendipity better?
Neither is universally better. PluXml has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PluXml and Serendipity free and open-source?
Yes. PluXml is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Serendipity under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PluXml and Serendipity with Docker?
PluXml: yes. Serendipity: yes.