Cockpit Next vs django 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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Cockpit Next
Headless content platform for any front end
VS
django CMS
Enterprise CMS built on the Django framework
| Feature | Cockpit Next | django CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source, docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 743 | ★ 10,658 |
| First released | 2021 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Contentful, Strapi | Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore |
Why pick each one
Choose Cockpit Next if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cockpit Next or django CMS better?
Neither is universally better. django CMS has the larger community, while Cockpit Next is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cockpit Next and django CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Cockpit Next is licensed under MIT and django CMS under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cockpit Next and django CMS with Docker?
Cockpit Next: yes. django CMS: yes.