ImpressPages vs SPIP
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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SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
| Feature | ImpressPages | SPIP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 500 | — |
| First released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Wix | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix |
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
Choose SPIP if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ImpressPages or SPIP better?
Neither is universally better. ImpressPages has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ImpressPages and SPIP free and open-source?
Yes. ImpressPages is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SPIP under GPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ImpressPages and SPIP with Docker?
ImpressPages: yes. SPIP: check the project docs for container support.