Keystone vs Pagekit
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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Keystone
Headless CMS framework with a powerful GraphQL API
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Pagekit
Modular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
| Feature | Keystone | Pagekit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,938 | ★ 5,457 |
| First released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Contentful, Strapi | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Keystone or Pagekit better?
Neither is universally better. Keystone has the larger community, while Pagekit is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Keystone and Pagekit free and open-source?
Yes. Keystone is licensed under MIT and Pagekit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keystone and Pagekit with Docker?
Keystone: yes. Pagekit: yes.