Scully vs Typecho
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted blogging platforms options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Scully | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,529 | ★ 12,418 |
| First released | 2019 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Gatsby, WordPress | WordPress, Blogger |
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 Scully or Typecho better?
Typecho 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 Scully and Typecho free and open-source?
Yes. Scully is licensed under MIT and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Scully and Typecho with Docker?
Scully: check the project docs for container support. Typecho: yes.