Side by side
Neos CMS vs ProcessWire
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
Neos CMS combines structured publishing, collaboration, multi-site support, multilingual content, and SEO in a free self-hosted system. Teams must provide the documented server and database environment and account for its PostgreSQL version limitation.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
ProcessWire offers a flexible, self-hosted CMS with structured content, multilingual features, permissions, and developer access through an API. Its free core keeps entry costs low, while hosting and security remain the operator’s responsibility.
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| Neos CMS | ProcessWire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Neos CMS | ProcessWire |
| Website | neos.io | processwire.com |
| On content management systems | #35 of 165 | #31 of 165 |
Neos CMS: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL
- Inline editing with visual feedback
- Multi-site support from one installation
- Multilingual content and custom roles
- Detailed SEO features
What to know first
- Self-hosted setup is required
- Requires PHP and a database
- PostgreSQL is not supported in Neos 9.0–9.2 or later
ProcessWire: what it does well
- Free and open-source core
- Supports custom fields and content types
- Built-in multilingual content tools
- Includes role-based access control
- Provides an API for site content
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted server setup
- Needs PHP, database, and image library
- Some modules are paid
- Security depends partly on server configuration
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