Grav vs Concrete CMS

Compare Grav and Concrete CMS to find the best tool for your needs.

Grav

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

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Concrete CMS

A CMS with intuitive in-context editing allowing users to edit content directly on the page.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free (self-hosted)
Free (self-hosted), paid add-ons available

Pros & Cons

Grav

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

Concrete CMS

Pros

  • Easy in-context editing
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • User-friendly for content editors
  • Simple learning curve

Cons

  • Fewer themes and add-ons than WordPress
  • Can be slow on larger sites
  • Smaller community
  • Less flexible for complex sites