Pagekit vs Pico
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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| Feature | Pagekit | Pico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,457 | ★ 3,904 |
| First released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Replaces | WordPress | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagekit or Pico better?
Neither is universally better. Pagekit has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Pagekit and Pico free and open-source?
Yes. Pagekit is licensed under MIT and Pico under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pagekit and Pico with Docker?
Pagekit: yes. Pico: yes.