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Grav vs MODX Revolution

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 MO MODX Revolution CMS and application framework with creative freedom
FeatureGravMODX Revolution
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 1,403
First released20142005
ReplacesWordPress, SquarespaceWordPress, Drupal

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose MODX Revolution if…

  • No markup constraints
  • Good for custom builds
MODX Revolution details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or MODX Revolution better?

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

Are Grav and MODX Revolution free and open-source?

Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and MODX Revolution under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Grav and MODX Revolution with Docker?

Grav: yes. MODX Revolution: yes.

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