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Grav vs Sulu

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 SU Sulu Symfony-based CMS for business and enterprise websites
FeatureGravSulu
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 1,347
First released20142015
ReplacesWordPress, SquarespaceAdobe Experience Manager, Sitecore

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose Sulu if…

  • Great for Symfony developers
  • Solid for business sites
Sulu details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or Sulu better?

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

Are Grav and Sulu free and open-source?

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

Can I run Grav and Sulu with Docker?

Grav: yes. Sulu: yes.

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