Chyrp Lite
Blogging PlatformsLightweight, ultra-extensible blogging engine
Replaces WordPress, Tumblr
Easiest Blogging Platforms to self-host
19 blogging platforms apps that are easy to get running, ranked by verified deploy effort, project health, and popularity.
Typecho
Blogging PlatformsLightweight, fast blogging program
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
PluXml
Blogging PlatformsXML-based blog and CMS without a database
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
Serendipity
Blogging PlatformsPHP-powered weblog application with strong spam control
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
Dotclear
Blogging PlatformsEasy-to-use open-source blogging engine
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
HTMLy
Blogging PlatformsDatabaseless PHP blogging platform
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
VitePress
Blogging PlatformsVite and Vue powered static site generator
Replaces Jekyll, GitBook
Publii
Blogging PlatformsDesktop CMS for building static blogs and sites
Replaces WordPress, Squarespace
Lume
Blogging PlatformsStatic site generator for Deno
Replaces Jekyll, Hugo
Marmite
Blogging PlatformsZero-config static blog generator from Markdown
Replaces Medium
VuePress
Blogging PlatformsVue-powered static site and documentation generator
Replaces Jekyll, GitBook
Cobalt
Blogging PlatformsStatic site generator written in Rust
Replaces Jekyll, Hugo
FlatPress
Blogging PlatformsDatabase-free blogging engine that is easy to host
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
Quartz
Blogging PlatformsPublish a digital garden from Markdown notes
Replaces Notion, Medium
Bashblog
Blogging PlatformsA single Bash script for a minimalist blog
Replaces WordPress, Blogger
Harp
Blogging PlatformsStatic web server with built-in preprocessing
Replaces Jekyll
Publican
Blogging PlatformsLightweight JavaScript static site and blog generator
Replaces Jekyll, Hugo
Hexo Admin
Blogging PlatformsWeb-based admin interface for the Hexo blog generator
Replaces WordPress
Saaze
Blogging PlatformsMinimal flat-file CMS and static site generator in PHP
Replaces Jekyll, WordPress
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The shortlist at a glance
| App | Deploy effort | Difficulty | Min. RAM | License | ★ Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chyrp Lite | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | BSD-3-Clause | 495 |
| Typecho | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | GPL-2.0 | 12,440 |
| PluXml | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | GPL-2.0 | 233 |
| Serendipity | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 256 MB | BSD-3-Clause | 228 |
| Dotclear | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 256 MB | GPL-2.0 | 46 |
| HTMLy | Under-an-hour setup | Easy | 128 MB | MIT | 1,365 |
| VitePress | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 256 MB | MIT | 18,400 |
| Publii | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 512 MB | GPL-3.0 | 7,338 |
| Lume | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 128 MB | MIT | 2,281 |
| Marmite | Read-the-docs project | Easy | 64 MB | MIT | 886 |