Grav vs Vvveb
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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Vvveb
CMS to build websites, blogs or ecommerce stores
| Feature | Grav | Vvveb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,620 | ★ 1,161 |
| First released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Squarespace | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Vvveb if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Grav or Vvveb better?
Neither is universally better. Grav has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Grav and Vvveb free and open-source?
Yes. Grav is licensed under MIT and Vvveb under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grav and Vvveb with Docker?
Grav: yes. Vvveb: check the project docs for container support.