Mezzanine 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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Mezzanine
Lightweight content management framework for Django
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Pagekit
Modular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
| Feature | Mezzanine | Pagekit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,822 | ★ 5,457 |
| First released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WordPress | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Mezzanine if…
- Quick to get a Django site running
- Includes blogging out of the box
Frequently asked questions
Is Mezzanine or Pagekit better?
Pagekit is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mezzanine if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mezzanine and Pagekit free and open-source?
Yes. Mezzanine is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Pagekit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mezzanine and Pagekit with Docker?
Mezzanine: yes. Pagekit: yes.