Grav vs Razuna
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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Razuna
Digital asset management and content hub
| Feature | Grav | Razuna |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | ColdFusion |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,620 | ★ 178 |
| First released | 2014 | 2008 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | Bynder |
Why pick each one
Choose Razuna if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in ColdFusion
Frequently asked questions
Is Grav or Razuna better?
Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Razuna if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Grav and Razuna free and open-source?
Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and Razuna under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grav and Razuna with Docker?
Grav: yes. Razuna: yes.