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BEdita vs CMS Made Simple
Both stand on content management systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
BEdita provides a flexible, self-hosted API foundation with custom models, access controls, media handling, and database choices. Its unavailable Manager application and server-based setup matter when evaluating the platform.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
CMS Made Simple provides core website management features without a listed purchase price. Its self-hosted delivery and extension system give organizations control, but they also require managing the installation and supported versions.
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| BEdita | CMS Made Simple | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bedita.com | cmsmadesimple.org |
| On content management systems | #72 of 165 | #76 of 165 |
BEdita: what it does well
- Free plan and LGPL v3 license
- REST API for modeling and retrieving data
- Dynamic and custom-schema data models
- Plugins extend custom back-end APIs
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite support
What to know first
- BEdita 4 Manager is not yet available
- Self-hosted deployment requires a web server
- Composer is recommended for setup
CMS Made Simple: what it does well
- Free downloadable CMS
- Supports multilingual content
- Includes custom user roles
- Provides SEO and media tools
- Extendable with modules and plugins
What to know first
- No free trial is listed
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Official support was limited to two versions
- Security fixes depend on updating releases
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