Hexo
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VisitHexo vs WordPress
What both publish
| Fact | Hexo | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Product | Hexo is a fast, simple blog framework that turns Markdown or other markup into static files with a theme. | WordPress is an open-source publishing platform and content management system for websites, blogs, portals, and applications. |
| Project history | Hexo was originally created and maintained by Tommy Chen in 2012. | WordPress began in 2003 as a fork created by Mike Little and Matt Mullenweg. |
| Requirements | Installation requires Node.js and Git; Hexo 8.0+ requires Node.js 20.19.0 or later. | WordPress recommends PHP 8.3 or later, MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.6 or later, and HTTPS; Apache or Nginx are recommended web servers. |
Hexo plans
No prices published.
WordPress plans
- WordPress (self-hosted)Free
- WordPress softwareFree
Pick Hexo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WordPress if…
WordPress suits creators, bloggers, businesses, and developers who want a publishing platform they can extend with themes, plugins, or code. Self-hosted use requires your own hosting and domain.