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Grav vs Statamic

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 ST Statamic Laravel-powered flat-file CMS for custom sites
FeatureGravStatamic
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 4,861
First released20142012
ReplacesWordPress, SquarespaceWordPress, Contentful

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose Statamic if…

  • Great for Laravel developers
  • Easy version control of content
Statamic details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or Statamic better?

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

Are Grav and Statamic free and open-source?

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

Can I run Grav and Statamic with Docker?

Grav: yes. Statamic: yes.

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