ApostropheCMS vs SPIP
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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SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
| Feature | ApostropheCMS | SPIP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | JavaScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,596 | — |
| First released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Wix, Squarespace | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose ApostropheCMS if…
- Intuitive editing for content teams
- Flexible module system
Choose SPIP if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ApostropheCMS or SPIP better?
Neither is universally better. ApostropheCMS has the larger community, while SPIP is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ApostropheCMS and SPIP free and open-source?
Yes. ApostropheCMS is licensed under MIT and SPIP under GPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ApostropheCMS and SPIP with Docker?
ApostropheCMS: yes. SPIP: check the project docs for container support.