Tina CMS vs Winter 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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Tina CMS
Git-backed content management with visual editing
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Winter CMS
Laravel-based CMS focused on simplicity and stability
| Feature | Tina CMS | Winter CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,714 | ★ 1,509 |
| First released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Contentful, Sanity | WordPress |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Winter CMS if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Tina CMS or Winter 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 Tina CMS and Winter CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Tina CMS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Winter CMS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tina CMS and Winter CMS with Docker?
Tina CMS: yes. Winter CMS: yes.