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ApostropheCMS vs Grav

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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AP ApostropheCMS In-context editing CMS built on Node.js VS GR Grav Fast flat-file CMS with no database required
FeatureApostropheCMSGrav
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 4,596★ 15,620
First released20132014
ReplacesWix, SquarespaceWordPress, Squarespace

Why pick each one

Choose ApostropheCMS if…

  • Intuitive editing for content teams
  • Flexible module system
ApostropheCMS details

Choose Grav if…

  • Trivial to back up and migrate
  • Quick to set up
Grav details

Frequently asked questions

Is ApostropheCMS or Grav better?

Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ApostropheCMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are ApostropheCMS and Grav free and open-source?

Yes. ApostropheCMS is licensed under MIT and Grav under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run ApostropheCMS and Grav with Docker?

ApostropheCMS: yes. Grav: yes.

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