Grav vs my_capsule
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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Grav
Fast flat-file CMS with no database required
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my_capsule
Custom Gemini capsule with SFTP access and HtmGem
| Feature | Grav | my_capsule |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,620 | — |
| First released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | — |
Why pick each one
Choose my_capsule if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Grav or my_capsule better?
Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider my_capsule if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Grav and my_capsule free and open-source?
Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and my_capsule under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grav and my_capsule with Docker?
Grav: yes. my_capsule: check the project docs for container support.