PublicCMS 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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PublicCMS
High-performance Java content management system
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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
| Feature | PublicCMS | Tina CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,085 | ★ 13,714 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | WordPress | Contentful, Sanity |
Why pick each one
Choose PublicCMS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
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 PublicCMS or Tina CMS better?
Tina CMS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider PublicCMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are PublicCMS and Tina CMS free and open-source?
Yes. PublicCMS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tina CMS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PublicCMS and Tina CMS with Docker?
PublicCMS: check the project docs for container support. Tina CMS: yes.