PureBlog vs Textpattern
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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PureBlog
Blogging platform, designed for personal use
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Textpattern
Flexible, elegant content management and blogging system
| Feature | PureBlog | Textpattern |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 878 |
| First released | 2026 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Blogger, Blogspot | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose PureBlog if…
- Released under the LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PureBlog or Textpattern better?
Neither is universally better. Textpattern has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PureBlog and Textpattern free and open-source?
Yes. PureBlog is licensed under LicenseRef-Pure-Blog-1 and Textpattern under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PureBlog and Textpattern with Docker?
PureBlog: check the project docs for container support. Textpattern: yes.