Automad vs Tina 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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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
| Feature | Automad | Tina CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 926 | ★ 13,714 |
| First released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Replaces | WordPress | Contentful, Sanity |
Why pick each one
Choose Tina CMS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 13.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Automad or Tina CMS better?
Neither is universally better. Tina 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 Tina CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Automad is licensed under MIT and Tina CMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automad and Tina CMS with Docker?
Automad: yes. Tina CMS: yes.