Mezzanine vs October CMS
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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Mezzanine
Lightweight content management framework for Django
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October CMS
Laravel-based CMS focused on simplicity for developers
| Feature | Mezzanine | October CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,822 | ★ 11,140 |
| First released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress | WordPress, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose Mezzanine if…
- Quick to get a Django site running
- Includes blogging out of the box
Choose October CMS if…
- Great for Laravel developers
- Simple, transparent architecture
Frequently asked questions
Is Mezzanine or October CMS better?
Neither is universally better. October CMS has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mezzanine and October CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Mezzanine is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and October CMS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mezzanine and October CMS with Docker?
Mezzanine: yes. October CMS: yes.