ClassicPress 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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ClassicPress
Community-led WordPress fork without the block editor
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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
| Feature | ClassicPress | Tina CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker, one-click | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 856 | ★ 13,714 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | WordPress | Contentful, Sanity |
Why pick each one
Choose ClassicPress if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
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 ClassicPress or Tina CMS better?
Neither is universally better. Tina CMS has the larger community, while ClassicPress is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ClassicPress and Tina CMS free and open-source?
Yes. ClassicPress is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tina CMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ClassicPress and Tina CMS with Docker?
ClassicPress: yes. Tina CMS: yes.