Fork CMS vs Wagtail
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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Fork CMS
User-friendly CMS aimed at content editors
VS
Wagtail
Developer-friendly Django CMS with a great editor experience
| Feature | Fork CMS | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,172 | ★ 20,433 |
| First released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress | Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Fork CMS or Wagtail better?
Neither is universally better. Wagtail has the larger community, while Fork CMS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Fork CMS and Wagtail free and open-source?
Yes. Fork CMS is licensed under MIT and Wagtail under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fork CMS and Wagtail with Docker?
Fork CMS: yes. Wagtail: yes.