ApostropheCMS vs Pagekit

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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FeatureApostropheCMSPagekit
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 4,596★ 5,457
First released20132014
ReplacesWix, SquarespaceWordPress

Why pick each one

Choose ApostropheCMS if…

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

Choose Pagekit if…

  • Clean, modern admin
  • Lightweight
Pagekit details

Frequently asked questions

Is ApostropheCMS or Pagekit better?

Pagekit 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 Pagekit free and open-source?

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

Can I run ApostropheCMS and Pagekit with Docker?

ApostropheCMS: yes. Pagekit: yes.

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