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OpenCms vs Pinegrow
Both stand on website builders. 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
Choose OpenCms if your organization needs a free, self-hosted system for managing many websites centrally, with multiple editing and content-access options. Look elsewhere if custom user roles are essential; for core bug fixing, the listed support option is Premium Support at €5,000 a year.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Pinegrow brings visual page editing, code work and WordPress building into one editor. Check its separate license requirements and plan details against the tools you need.
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| OpenCms | Pinegrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | OpenCms | Pinegrow |
| Website | opencms.org | pinegrow.com |
| On website builders | #9 of 70 | #13 of 70 |
OpenCms: what it does well
- Free software is downloadable and usable without license fees.
- A single installation can centrally manage hundreds of websites.
- Editors can use drag-and-drop, inline, or form-based editing.
- Content is accessible through WebDAV, CMIS, SMB, web, and REST.
- Supports multilingual content, editorial workflows, SEO tools, and custom content types.
What to know first
- Custom user roles are not available.
- Core bug fixing is exclusive to Premium Support subscribers.
- The 10-incident support package excludes OpenCms core bug fixing.
Pinegrow: what it does well
- Visual controls work alongside code editing.
- Supports CSS, SASS, LESS and CSS Grid.
- Responsive editing includes custom breakpoints.
- Exports WordPress themes and blocks as PHP files.
- One license permits unlimited projects.
What to know first
- Each user needs a separate license.
- One user can install it on up to three computers.
- Built-in analytics are not included.
- Shop Builder requires WordPress Builder.
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