SPIP 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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SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
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Textpattern
Flexible, elegant content management and blogging system
| Feature | SPIP | Textpattern |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 878 |
| First released | 2023 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
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 SPIP or Textpattern better?
Neither is universally better. Textpattern 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 SPIP and Textpattern free and open-source?
Yes. SPIP is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Textpattern under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SPIP and Textpattern with Docker?
SPIP: check the project docs for container support. Textpattern: yes.