Grav vs Publii
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Publii
Desktop CMS for building static blogs and sites
| Feature | Grav | Publii |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,620 | ★ 7,282 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | WordPress, Squarespace |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Grav or Publii better?
Neither is universally better. Grav has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Grav and Publii free and open-source?
Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and Publii under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grav and Publii with Docker?
Grav: yes. Publii: check the project docs for container support.