Side by side
Croogo vs NetCommons
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 APISelf-hostedWeb
Croogo offers a traditional, extensible CMS for teams comfortable managing PHP hosting. Its plugin set and self-hosted model provide control, while installation and maintenance remain the user’s responsibility.
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NetCommons provides a broad, block-based platform for sites and shared workspaces without a license charge. Self-hosting and its stated server requirements mean administrators must manage deployment and maintenance.
Visit NetCommonsThe facts
| Croogo | NetCommons | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | croogo.org | netcommons.org |
| On content management systems | #113 of 165 | #117 of 165 |
Croogo: what it does well
- Free open-source software under the MIT License
- Custom content types, roles, and media library
- Responsive Bootstrap administration interface
- Composer and web-based installation options
- MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility stated
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires server administration
- Listed PHP requirement starts at version 7.1
- Some API code is from a beta release
- Maintenance notes direct users to upgrade
NetCommons: what it does well
- FreeBSD-licensed open source
- Public, group, and private rooms
- Blocks support flexible page layouts
- Includes collaboration and learning tools
- Smartphone and video support
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting
- Published requirements include older PHP versions
- NetCommons2 support has ended
- Current listed release is 3.3.7
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