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django CMS

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Figuredjango CMSSilverstripe CMS
Price from$2/moFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
LinuxYes—
APIYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published61
Spec score · Content Management Systems9.4 (#1)8.4 (#47)
Custom content typesYesYes
Custom user rolesYesYes
Editorial workflowsYesYes
Founded20072000
Free planYesYes
InstallationThe install tutorial requires Python 3.10 or later and documents installation with pip and a command that creates a configured project.The maker recommends developer-led installation using Composer and asks users to check server requirements and configure an environment and database.
Media libraryYesYes
Multilingual contentYesThe CMS supports content authors and visitors using different languages, including languages that rely on Unicode, such as Chinese and Arabic.
Platform typeself_hostedself_hosted
Purposedjango CMS is an open-source content management system built on Django for creating and managing websites.Silverstripe CMS is a content management system for websites, intranets, and sophisticated web applications.
SecurityThe feature list says django CMS has passed security audits and includes granular privileges, SSL, and session management.Silverstripe says the CMS is professionally maintained and has built-in security features, and it publishes security releases for supported modules.
SupportCommunity support includes technical documentation, Stack Overflow, Discord, GitHub Issues, and an AI chat service.Developer support resources include documentation, forums, Slack, Stack Overflow, and a developer directory with support options for individuals and organisations.

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django CMS

  • django CMSFree
  • Supporter Association Membership$2 a month
  • Bronze Association Membership$500 a year
  • Silver Association Membership$1,500 a year
  • Gold Association Membership$3,000 a year
  • Platinum Association Membership$15,000 a year

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Silverstripe CMS

  • Silverstripe CMSFree

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In their own words

django CMS

django CMS is an open-source content management system built on Django for creating and managing websites. Editors can change content directly on the page, while a drag-and-drop builder arranges reusable components such as text, images, videos, forms, and custom business elements. The system supports multiple languages and multi-site publishing, with SEO tools, a media library, custom content types, editorial workflows, and custom user roles. Permissions include granular privileges and separate editor and publisher roles. Developers can integrate existing Django applications through application views and placeholders. Deployment can use traditional Django rendering, hybrid rendering with a REST API, or headless delivery through REST endpoints; headless mode and the REST API are available through the djangocms-rest add-on. The core CMS is free and open, with no license fees. It is self-hosted and supports web, Linux, Windows, and API contexts. Installation requires Python 3.10 or later and uses pip. The maker, based in Zurich, Switzerland, was founded in 2007 and identifies enterprises, universities, and digital agencies as intended users.

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