Kirby Alternatives

Apps similar to Kirby include WordPress, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Ghost, Drupal, Joomla and Grav. CMS Tools like Kirby are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for self-hosting, the web, Windows, Linux and Mac.

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  1. Gila CMS icon
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    Gila CMS is an open source content management system. Made with PHP7 and MySQL. You can use it for your blog, web store and personalise it for your business needs.

    310 Gila CMS alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  2. The FlatSiteBuilder is a very easy to use content management system and content creation tool running as a desktop application. You are able to build web content which you can host on github pages for free or any other web space provider.

    151 FlatSiteBuilder alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. A flat-file CMS powered by a single JSON file — with a visual admin panel in 20 languages and 16 ready-made themes. No database required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. BellaVista is a commercial, self-hosted booking and website system designed for full ownership and long-term control.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Total CMS icon
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    Total CMS is a flat-file content management system for web professionals who build sites for other people. Content is stored as plain JSON or Markdown files on your own server — no database to install, configure, or migrate. Drop it on any PHP 8.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Source Available

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    • Self-Hosted
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  6. CMSimple icon
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    CMSimple is a PHP based Content Managemant System (CMS) , which requires no database. All data are stored in a simple file system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Wren CMS icon
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    A whole website in one small file. Wren is an open-source CMS whose entire engine is a single PHP file, using SQLite that it creates itself — no framework, no database server, no build step.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  8. Phaistos icon
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    Phaistos is a software for creating fast and accessible websites. It offers customizable templates, free hosting, team management features, and much more. Phaistos is suitable for individuals, web agencies, and companies of every size.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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