plain vs Quiqr
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| Figure | plain | Quiqr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Git-Based CMS | 7.2 (#22) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Audience | The About page describes the browser admin as an option for people who would rather not work directly with Git. | Quiqr says it is for website owners and website developers. |
| Product | plain is a Git-native CMS that turns Markdown and JSON files into a static website. | Quiqr describes itself as an offline desktop CMS specialized for Hugo, with built-in Git functionality for deploying static sites. |
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In their own words
Quiqr
Quiqr is a free offline desktop CMS for creating and publishing static HTML websites, with a focus on Hugo. It runs on the user’s computer, keeps content local, and lets users publish when ready. The app includes an embedded Hugo server, Hugo-focused features, and support for importing Hugo themes. Its desktop template gallery provides community-created starting points, and a site library helps users switch between and maintain multiple sites. The built-in Git client can publish to GitHub, BitBucket, or GitLab; users can also prepare sites for other static hosting services. Developers can make CMS forms using YAML, JSON, or TOML files. Quiqr lists installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and describes its Linux AppImage as intended to run on any Linux distribution. The project invites users to seek help and contribute through GitHub, including bug reports, pull requests, templates, documentation, translations, and interface work.