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Grav vs Lionwiki

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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GR Grav Fast flat-file CMS with no database required VS LI Lionwiki Lightweight wiki-style CMS using the txt2tags syntax
FeatureGravLionwiki
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 6
First released20142023
ReplacesWordPress, Squarespace—

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose Lionwiki if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in PHP
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Lionwiki details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or Lionwiki better?

Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Lionwiki if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Grav and Lionwiki free and open-source?

Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and Lionwiki under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Grav and Lionwiki with Docker?

Grav: yes. Lionwiki: check the project docs for container support.

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