Razuna 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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Razuna
Digital asset management and content hub
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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
| Feature | Razuna | Tina CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | ColdFusion | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 178 | ★ 13,714 |
| First released | 2008 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Bynder | Contentful, Sanity |
Why pick each one
Choose Razuna if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in ColdFusion
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 Razuna 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 Razuna and Tina CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Razuna 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 Razuna and Tina CMS with Docker?
Razuna: yes. Tina CMS: yes.