Side by side
Lektor vs SPIP
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 APILinuxMac+2
Lektor provides a developer-led static publishing workflow with editor-friendly content entry. Its free, extensible build system offers several deployment routes, while platform maturity varies.
Visit Lektor Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
SPIP provides a free publishing system with structured editorial workflows, multilingual support, and extensibility. Its self-hosted PHP requirements and one-section article limit should be considered during planning.
Visit SPIPThe facts
| Lektor | SPIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | SPIP |
| Website | getlektor.com | spip.net |
| On content management systems | #71 of 165 | #67 of 165 |
Lektor: what it does well
- Generates static HTML for hosting
- Supports multilingual content and custom types
- Includes dependency tracking for changed pages
- Offers plugins and a documented Python API
- Free open-source BSD-licensed project
What to know first
- Custom user roles are not supported
- Platform support is not equally mature
- Requires local or build-server setup
- Serving sites need separate deployment
SPIP: what it does well
- Free GNU/GPL software
- Editorial workflows separate contributor responsibilities
- Multilingual publishing with linked translations
- Forums support configurable moderation
- XML and RSS syndication feeds
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires an HTTP server with PHP
- Each article can belong to one section only
- No hosted platform is listed