Squidex vs WordPress
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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Squidex
Headless CMS, based on MongoDB, CQRS and Event Sourcing
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WordPress
The most popular content management system in the world
| Feature | Squidex | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,509 | ★ 21,316 |
| First released | 2026 | 2003 |
| Replaces | — | Wix, Squarespace, WordPress.com |
Why pick each one
Choose Squidex if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C#
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose WordPress if…
- Unmatched ecosystem and documentation
- Easy for non-technical users
Frequently asked questions
Is Squidex or WordPress better?
WordPress is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Squidex if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Squidex and WordPress free and open-source?
Yes. Squidex is licensed under MIT and WordPress under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Squidex and WordPress with Docker?
Squidex: check the project docs for container support. WordPress: yes.