PluXml vs Typecho

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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FeaturePluXmlTypecho
CategoryBlogging PlatformsBlogging Platforms
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, docker, sourcebare-metal, docker, source
GitHub stars★ 235★ 12,418
First released20072008
ReplacesWordPress, BloggerWordPress, Blogger

Why pick each one

Choose PluXml if…

  • No database needed
  • Easy to back up
PluXml details

Choose Typecho if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Clean codebase
Typecho details

Frequently asked questions

Is PluXml or Typecho better?

Neither is universally better. Typecho has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are PluXml and Typecho free and open-source?

Yes. PluXml is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run PluXml and Typecho with Docker?

PluXml: yes. Typecho: yes.

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