Grav vs PHPBoost
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Grav | PHPBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-only |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,620 | ★ 42 |
| First released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | — |
Why pick each one
Choose PHPBoost if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Grav or PHPBoost better?
Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PHPBoost if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Grav and PHPBoost free and open-source?
Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and PHPBoost under GPL-3.0-only. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grav and PHPBoost with Docker?
Grav: yes. PHPBoost: check the project docs for container support.