
Statamic
Laravel-based CMS that stores content in flat files or a database, with a free core edition.
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About Statamic
Statamic is a CMS built on the Laravel PHP framework. By default it stores content as Markdown and YAML files, so a whole site, content included, can live in Git, and it can switch to a database when a project grows. Developers model content with blueprints and fieldsets, write templates in Antlers or Blade, or use it headlessly through REST and GraphQL. Because it is a Laravel package, teams already using Laravel can drop it into an existing application. The free Core edition covers solo use; Pro adds multiple users, roles, revisions, multi-site and the REST and GraphQL APIs for a one-off per-site fee with a year of updates. The marketplace of addons and starter kits is much smaller than WordPress's, and you need PHP and Laravel familiarity to build anything custom. It is self-hosted on any PHP server, and the control panel runs in the browser.
Best for: Laravel developers and agencies who like Git-versioned, flat-file content.
Pros and cons
What works
- Flat-file content that can be versioned in Git
- Fits naturally into existing Laravel applications
- Free Core edition for personal sites
Why people leave
- Pro licence needed for multiple users and APIs
- Smaller addon ecosystem than WordPress or Craft
- Requires Laravel and PHP skills to customise
Top Statamic alternatives
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Craft CMS66.5Polished PHP CMS with a larger plugin store and Craft Commerce.
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Kirby62.6Another flat-file PHP CMS with a one-off licence and a flexible panel.
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Grav59.6Free open-source flat-file CMS for simpler PHP sites.
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October CMS57.2Also built on Laravel, with a cheap licence and a plugin marketplace.
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WordPress55.3Free core and far more themes and plugins for non-developer owners.
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Statamic: common questions
Is Statamic free?
Statamic has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Statamic open source?
No, Statamic is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Grav and WordPress.
What platforms does Statamic run on?
Statamic is available for Self-hosted and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Statamic?
The highest-ranked Statamic alternatives right now are Craft CMS, Kirby and Grav. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.