ImpressPages vs Keystone
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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ImpressPages
PHP CMS with inline drag-and-drop page editing
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Keystone
Headless CMS framework with a powerful GraphQL API
| Feature | ImpressPages | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 500 | ★ 9,938 |
| First released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Wix | Contentful, Strapi |
Why pick each one
Choose ImpressPages if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is ImpressPages or Keystone better?
Neither is universally better. Keystone has the larger community, while ImpressPages is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ImpressPages and Keystone free and open-source?
Yes. ImpressPages is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Keystone under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ImpressPages and Keystone with Docker?
ImpressPages: yes. Keystone: yes.