Neos vs Wagtail
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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Neos
Neos or TYPO3 Neos (for version 1) is a modern, open source CMS
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Wagtail
Developer-friendly Django CMS with a great editor experience
| Feature | Neos | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 20,433 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose Neos if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Neos or Wagtail better?
Neither is universally better. Wagtail has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Neos and Wagtail free and open-source?
Yes. Neos is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Wagtail under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Neos and Wagtail with Docker?
Neos: check the project docs for container support. Wagtail: yes.