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Grav vs Publify

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 PU Publify Simple but full featured web publishing software
FeatureGravPublify
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPLess
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 1,858
First released20142024
ReplacesWordPress, Squarespace—

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose Publify if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Less
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Publify details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or Publify better?

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

Are Grav and Publify free and open-source?

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

Can I run Grav and Publify with Docker?

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

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