django CMS vs REDAXO
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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REDAXO
Simple, flexible and useful content management system (documentation
| Feature | django CMS | REDAXO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,658 | ★ 353 |
| First released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore | — |
Why pick each one
Choose REDAXO if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is django CMS or REDAXO better?
Neither is universally better. django CMS has the larger community, while REDAXO is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are django CMS and REDAXO free and open-source?
Yes. django CMS is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and REDAXO under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run django CMS and REDAXO with Docker?
django CMS: yes. REDAXO: yes.