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Grav vs REDAXO

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 RE REDAXO Simple, flexible and useful content management system (documentation
FeatureGravREDAXO
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 353
First released20142026
ReplacesWordPress, Squarespace—

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose REDAXO if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
REDAXO details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or REDAXO better?

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

Are Grav and REDAXO free and open-source?

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

Can I run Grav and REDAXO with Docker?

Grav: yes. REDAXO: yes.

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