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Grav vs Umbraco

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 UM Umbraco Friendly open-source .NET content management system
FeatureGravUmbraco
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPC#
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 15,620★ 5,224
First released20142005
ReplacesWordPress, SquarespaceSitecore, Kentico

Why pick each one

Choose Grav if…

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

Choose Umbraco if…

  • Great choice on the .NET stack
  • Polished editor experience
Umbraco details

Frequently asked questions

Is Grav or Umbraco better?

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

Are Grav and Umbraco free and open-source?

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

Can I run Grav and Umbraco with Docker?

Grav: yes. Umbraco: yes.

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