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Automad 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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AU Automad Flat-file CMS and template engine in one VS GR Grav Fast flat-file CMS with no database required
FeatureAutomadGrav
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 926★ 15,620
First released20142014
ReplacesWordPressWordPress, Squarespace

Why pick each one

Choose Automad if…

  • No database to manage
  • Self-contained and portable
Automad details

Choose Grav if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Automad or Grav better?

Neither is universally better. Grav has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Automad and Grav free and open-source?

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

Can I run Automad and Grav with Docker?

Automad: yes. Grav: yes.

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