Keystone vs Scovie
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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Scovie
Digital signage system for high schools
| Feature | Keystone | Scovie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 300 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,938 | ★ 14 |
| First released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Contentful, Strapi | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Scovie if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 300 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Keystone or Scovie better?
Neither is universally better. Keystone has the larger community, while Scovie is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Keystone and Scovie free and open-source?
Yes. Keystone is licensed under MIT and Scovie under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Keystone and Scovie with Docker?
Keystone: yes. Scovie: check the project docs for container support.