Side by side
FlatPress vs REDAXO
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 Self-hostedWeb
FlatPress provides a compact, extensible blogging system for single-user PHP hosting. Its file storage and GPLv2 license simplify deployment, while the single-user design limits shared administration.
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REDAXO provides a configurable CMS with structured content, permissions, multilingual support, and extensibility. Its self-hosted model and technical requirements make it better suited to teams managing their own installation.
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| FlatPress | REDAXO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | FlatPress | REDAXO |
| Website | flatpress.org | redaxo.org |
| On content management systems | #74 of 165 | #78 of 165 |
FlatPress: what it does well
- Free GNU GPLv2 software
- No database required
- Smarty themes and plugin extensions
- Built-in feeds, galleries, search, and media tools
- Comment spam protection available
What to know first
- Designed for a single user only
- Requires PHP 7.2–8.5 and extensions
- Self-hosted setup is required
- Every supported user has administrative powers
REDAXO: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed software for commercial use
- Editorial workflows and custom user roles
- Multilingual content and SEO tools
- Media pool organizes common file types
- Templates control HTML and JavaScript output
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted installation
- Needs PHP 8.3 or later
- Needs MySQL or MariaDB
- Less out-of-the-box than turnkey systems
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