DotClear 2 vs Keystone
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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DotClear 2
Blog publishing application
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Keystone
Headless CMS framework with a powerful GraphQL API
| Feature | DotClear 2 | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-2.0-or-later | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 9,938 |
| First released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Replaces | — | Contentful, Strapi |
Why pick each one
Choose DotClear 2 if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is DotClear 2 or Keystone better?
Neither is universally better. Keystone has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DotClear 2 and Keystone free and open-source?
Yes. DotClear 2 is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later and Keystone under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DotClear 2 and Keystone with Docker?
DotClear 2: check the project docs for container support. Keystone: yes.