ApostropheCMS vs Concrete CMS
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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ApostropheCMS
In-context editing CMS built on Node.js
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Concrete CMS
In-context editing CMS for marketers and site owners
| Feature | ApostropheCMS | Concrete CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,596 | ★ 850 |
| First released | 2013 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Wix, Squarespace | Wix, Squarespace |
Why pick each one
Choose ApostropheCMS if…
- Intuitive editing for content teams
- Flexible module system
Choose Concrete CMS if…
- Very approachable for non-technical editors
- No separate admin needed for content
Frequently asked questions
Is ApostropheCMS or Concrete CMS better?
Neither is universally better. ApostropheCMS has the larger community, while Concrete CMS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ApostropheCMS and Concrete CMS free and open-source?
Yes. ApostropheCMS is licensed under MIT and Concrete CMS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ApostropheCMS and Concrete CMS with Docker?
ApostropheCMS: yes. Concrete CMS: yes.