PureBlog vs SPIP
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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PureBlog
Blogging platform, designed for personal use
VS
SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
| Feature | PureBlog | SPIP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | ||
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | — |
| First released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Blogger, Blogspot | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose PureBlog if…
- Released under the LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose SPIP if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PureBlog or SPIP better?
Neither is universally better. PureBlog has the larger community, while SPIP is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PureBlog and SPIP free and open-source?
Yes. PureBlog is licensed under LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 and SPIP under GPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PureBlog and SPIP with Docker?
PureBlog: check the project docs for container support. SPIP: check the project docs for container support.