SPIP 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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SPIP
CMS with a focus on collaborative edition and multilingualism
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Wagtail
Developer-friendly Django CMS with a great editor experience
| Feature | SPIP | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 20,433 |
| First released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Blogger, Coldfusion, Wix | Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose SPIP if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is SPIP or Wagtail better?
Neither is universally better. Wagtail has the larger community, while SPIP is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are SPIP and Wagtail free and open-source?
Yes. SPIP is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Wagtail under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SPIP and Wagtail with Docker?
SPIP: check the project docs for container support. Wagtail: yes.