Publii vs Scully
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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Publii
Desktop CMS for building static blogs and sites
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Scully
Static site generator for Angular applications
| Feature | Publii | Scully |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | HTML | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,282 | ★ 2,529 |
| First released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | Gatsby, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Scully if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Publii or Scully better?
Publii is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Scully if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Publii and Scully free and open-source?
Yes. Publii is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Scully under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Publii and Scully with Docker?
Publii: check the project docs for container support. Scully: check the project docs for container support.