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Grav vs Pimcore

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 PI Pimcore Multi-channel experience and engagement management platform
FeatureGravPimcore
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 3,822
First released20142026
ReplacesWordPress, Squarespace—

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose Pimcore if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in PHP
Pimcore details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or Pimcore better?

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

Are Grav and Pimcore free and open-source?

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

Can I run Grav and Pimcore with Docker?

Grav: yes. Pimcore: yes.

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