Side by side
Apache Roller vs OpenQuill
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 Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
Apache Roller offers blog publishing features for self-hosted sites, including group permissions, templates, feeds, and search. Its release-line security policy makes staying on the current release important.
Visit Apache Roller Free plan Open source Self-hostedWeb
OpenQuill provides a focused, self-hosted blogging setup with multi-user administration and Markdown writing. Its deployment requirements and listed development priorities should be considered before choosing it.
Visit OpenQuillThe facts
| Apache Roller | OpenQuill | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | roller.apache.org | github.com |
| On blogging platforms | #3 of 125 | #7 of 125 |
Apache Roller: what it does well
- Supports multi-user and group blogs
- Group roles include owner, editor, and drafter
- Posts can be scheduled
- Built-in Lucene search indexes blog entries
- Available free under the Apache License
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment is required
- Volunteer project support is provided through mailing list and issue tracker
- Older releases are not patched in place
OpenQuill: what it does well
- Markdown editor includes live preview
- Drafts save automatically
- Blogs support descriptions, tags, and hero images
- Admin tools manage users and content
- Docker deployment is documented
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting and server setup
- Manual installation needs Node.js 18 or newer
- PostgreSQL is required for manual installation
- Several features remain development priorities
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