Automad vs October 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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Automad
Flat-file CMS and template engine in one
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October CMS
Laravel-based CMS focused on simplicity for developers
| Feature | Automad | October CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 926 | ★ 11,140 |
| First released | 2014 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress | WordPress, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose October CMS if…
- Great for Laravel developers
- Simple, transparent architecture
Frequently asked questions
Is Automad or October CMS better?
Neither is universally better. October CMS has the larger community, while Automad is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Automad and October CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Automad is licensed under MIT and October CMS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automad and October CMS with Docker?
Automad: yes. October CMS: yes.