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Evolution CMS vs Tumblr
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Evolution CMS offers broad content modeling and developer controls for self-hosted multilingual sites. Its free license and GitHub governance are balanced by infrastructure responsibilities and legacy extras noted by the maker.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Tumblr combines blogging, community participation, and several tools for managing a blog. Consider its export limits and lack of content importing if moving existing material is important.
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| Evolution CMS | Tumblr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Tumblr Premium (yearly): $69.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Evolution CMS | Not published |
| Website | evo.im | tumblr.com |
| On content management systems | #40 of 165 | #36 of 165 |
Evolution CMS: what it does well
- Free open-source PHP CMS
- Supports editorial workflows and custom roles
- Multiple languages and sites
- Laravel-based developer platform
- Custom routes, APIs, and integrations
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment requires your infrastructure
- Some security and backup extras are legacy
- Downloads come from source code repository
Tumblr: what it does well
- Free plan provides basic Tumblr access
- Custom domains and custom-code themes
- Posts can be scheduled and analyzed
- Communities support posts and reblogs
- Authenticator-app two-factor authentication and backup codes
What to know first
- Exports capped at four per blog monthly
- Exports retained for three days
- Content cannot be imported from other platforms or Tumblr blogs
- Premium starts at $6.99 per month
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