django CMS vs PublicCMS
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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django CMS
Enterprise CMS built on the Django framework
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PublicCMS
High-performance Java content management system
| Feature | django CMS | PublicCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,658 | ★ 2,085 |
| First released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose PublicCMS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is django CMS or PublicCMS better?
Neither is universally better. django CMS has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are django CMS and PublicCMS free and open-source?
Yes. django CMS is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and PublicCMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run django CMS and PublicCMS with Docker?
django CMS: yes. PublicCMS: check the project docs for container support.