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CrafterCMS vs deco CMS
Both stand on git-based cms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
CrafterCMS offers distinct support and deployment models, from an open-source self-hosted release to fully managed SaaS. The listed plans do not include prices, so check with the maker for plan costs.
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Free plan Open source APIMacSelf-hosted+1
deco CMS combines visual content work with repository-based changes and an AI agent for coding changes. Its plans range from a free self-hosted core to paid Studio and Enterprise options.
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| CrafterCMS | deco CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | CrafterCMS Enterprise: $5,472 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | CrafterCMS | Not published |
| Website | craftercms.com | decocms.com |
| On git-based cms | #1 of 23 | #2 of 23 |
CrafterCMS: what it does well
- Supports REST and GraphQL APIs.
- Includes content localization and custom role permissions.
- Offers webhooks, preview, and asset transformations.
- Crafter Cloud includes managed infrastructure and upgrades.
What to know first
- Community support is listed for the Community plan.
- The Enterprise deployment is self-hosted or self-managed.
deco CMS: what it does well
- Open-source core is free and self-hostable.
- Visual editing supports non-technical team members.
- Supports audience variants and edge A/B testing.
- Changesets include shareable previews and rollback.
What to know first
- Studio is billed per user each month.
- Enterprise costs $10,000 a month.
- Outcome operation has no listed price.
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