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GetSimple CMS 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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GE GetSimple CMS XML-based flat-file CMS for small websites VS GR Grav Fast flat-file CMS with no database required
FeatureGetSimple CMSGrav
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 418★ 15,620
First released20092014
ReplacesWordPressWordPress, Squarespace

Why pick each one

Choose GetSimple CMS if…

  • No database to maintain
  • Easy for small sites
GetSimple CMS details

Choose Grav if…

  • Trivial to back up and migrate
  • Quick to set up
Grav details

Frequently asked questions

Is GetSimple CMS or Grav better?

Neither is universally better. Grav has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are GetSimple CMS and Grav free and open-source?

Yes. GetSimple CMS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Grav under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GetSimple CMS and Grav with Docker?

GetSimple CMS: check the project docs for container support. Grav: yes.

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