Cockpit Next 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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Cockpit Next
Headless content platform for any front end
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Grav
Fast flat-file CMS with no database required
| Feature | Cockpit Next | Grav |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source, docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 743 | ★ 15,620 |
| First released | 2021 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Contentful, Strapi | WordPress, Squarespace |
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 Grav better?
Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cockpit Next if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cockpit Next and Grav free and open-source?
Yes. Cockpit Next is licensed under MIT and Grav under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cockpit Next and Grav with Docker?
Cockpit Next: yes. Grav: yes.