Wagtail vs WBCE 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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Wagtail
Developer-friendly Django CMS with a great editor experience
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WBCE CMS
Community-driven PHP CMS forked from WebsiteBaker
| Feature | Wagtail | WBCE CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,433 | ★ 45 |
| First released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress | WordPress |
Why pick each one
Choose WBCE CMS if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Wagtail or WBCE CMS better?
Neither is universally better. Wagtail has the larger community, while WBCE CMS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Wagtail and WBCE CMS free and open-source?
Yes. Wagtail is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and WBCE CMS under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Wagtail and WBCE CMS with Docker?
Wagtail: yes. WBCE CMS: check the project docs for container support.