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Antville vs Textpattern
Both stand on blogging platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Antville combines weblog hosting with memberships, scheduling, comments, and analytics at no listed cost. Its self-hosted requirements and code-based appearance controls matter when choosing it.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
Textpattern combines website publishing, template control, and extensibility in a free self-hosted CMS. Its server requirements and lack of custom user roles are important considerations for prospective users.
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| Antville | Textpattern | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Antville | Not published |
| Website | about.antville.org | textpattern.com |
| On blogging platforms | #28 of 125 | #24 of 125 |
Antville: what it does well
- Free plan and open-source code
- Runs on web, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports custom domains and scheduled posts
- Includes memberships and blog analytics
- Comment threads can be enabled or disabled
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Helma and database software
- Email notifications require SMTP access
- Theme customization uses editable code skins
- Project notes that bugs may remain
Textpattern: what it does well
- Free and open-source under GPLv2
- Supports multilingual content and SEO tools
- Includes editorial workflows and custom content types
- Community plugins can extend the CMS
- Documentation and a community forum are available
What to know first
- Does not support custom user roles
- Requires self-hosted Apache or Nginx with PHP and MySQL
- MariaDB is not officially supported
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