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Decap CMS vs PyroCMS

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.

Decap CMS

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Decap CMS combines a contributor-friendly web editor with repository-based content and workflow controls. Its self-hosted setup means users need to supply authentication and a backend.

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PyroCMS combines Laravel-oriented content management with multilingual publishing, structured content, and extensibility. Its free open-source core suits self-hosted projects, while Pyro PRO adds paid addons and GitHub access.

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The facts

	Decap CMS	PyroCMS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Pro: €19 a month	Pyro PRO: $25 per user a month
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Decap CMS	Not published
Website	decapcms.org	pyrocms.com
On content management systems	#45 of 165	#49 of 165

Decap CMS: what it does well

Web editor includes structured fields, rich text and live preview.
Content supports draft, review and publish statuses.
Repository content includes version history and branch workflows.
Developers can add widgets, editor components and plugins.

What to know first

Users must provide their own authentication and backend.
Deploy notifications currently support GitHub-hosted sites.
Free plan includes one site and one seat.

PyroCMS: what it does well

Free and open source under the MIT License
Mobile-responsive control panel
Multilingual content and translation routing
Scheduled posts and structured navigation
Custom roles, permissions, and registration flows

What to know first

Pyro PRO costs $25 per user monthly
Self-hosted deployment requires managing the installation
Advanced capabilities may require Laravel development knowledge

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