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Apache Roller vs WordPress
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.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2
WordPress offers a flexible publishing foundation with options for both nontechnical site builders and developers. The self-hosted plan is free, but requires hosting and a domain of your own.
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| Apache Roller | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | WordPress |
| Website | roller.apache.org | wordpress.org |
| On blogging platforms | #3 of 125 | #1 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
WordPress: what it does well
- Free open-source software under GPLv2-or-later.
- Sites can be customized without code.
- Plugins add a range of site capabilities.
- Publishing includes scheduled posts and revisions.
- Available in more than 70 languages.
What to know first
- Self-hosted use requires your own hosting and domain.
- The project recommends PHP 8.3 or later.
- Only the latest version is officially supported.
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