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GetSimple CMS vs ImpressCMS
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 LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
GetSimple CMS offers a free, flat-file approach for self-hosted PHP websites with useful content-management tools. Administrators must meet its server requirements and address additional security precautions outside Apache.
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ImpressCMS provides a free, multilingual CMS with modules, themes, media tools and custom roles. It is intended for self-hosted deployments rather than a hosted service.
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| GetSimple CMS | ImpressCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | ImpressCMS |
| Website | get-simple.info | impresscms.org |
| On content management systems | #105 of 165 | #109 of 165 |
GetSimple CMS: what it does well
- Free software under GPLv3
- Uses flat files without a database
- Supports multilingual content
- Includes SEO and media tools
- Provides custom user roles
What to know first
- Requires PHP 5.2 or later
- Apache needed for stated default security
- Non-Apache servers need extra precautions
- Project disclaims liability for data loss
ImpressCMS: what it does well
- Free and open-source self-hosted CMS
- Supports multilingual and right-to-left content
- Modules add forums, stores and articles
- Custom user roles and media library
- Runs on shared hosting
What to know first
- Requires your own web server
- PHP and MySQL are required
- Self-hosting means handling installation
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