my_capsule vs Tina 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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my_capsule
Custom Gemini capsule with SFTP access and HtmGem
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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
| Feature | my_capsule | Tina CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 13,714 |
| First released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | Contentful, Sanity |
Why pick each one
Choose my_capsule if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Tina CMS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 13.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is my_capsule or Tina CMS better?
Neither is universally better. Tina CMS has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are my_capsule and Tina CMS free and open-source?
Yes. my_capsule is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Tina CMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run my_capsule and Tina CMS with Docker?
my_capsule: check the project docs for container support. Tina CMS: yes.