Grav vs Silverstripe CMS
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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Silverstripe CMS
Developer-friendly CMS with a clean admin interface
| Feature | Grav | Silverstripe CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,620 | ★ 722 |
| First released | 2014 | 2007 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | Sitecore, Kentico |
Why pick each one
Choose Silverstripe CMS if…
- Great balance of CMS and framework
- Pleasant editor experience
Frequently asked questions
Is Grav or Silverstripe CMS better?
Grav is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Silverstripe CMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Grav and Silverstripe CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and Silverstripe CMS under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grav and Silverstripe CMS with Docker?
Grav: yes. Silverstripe CMS: yes.