Grav

A modern flat-file CMS that uses Markdown files for content without requiring a database.

Summary

cmsopen-sourceflat-filephpimage-uploaderfull-exportbasic-export

Pros

  • Fast and lightweight
  • No database required
  • Easy to backup
  • Developer-friendly

Cons

  • Less suitable for very large sites
  • Requires Markdown knowledge
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem
  • Limited content management for non-technical users

Pricing

Free (self-hosted)

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