Free Modern & Open Source Flat-File CMS Platforms
What is a flat-file CMS?
First of all, you might wonder what exactly a flat-file CMS is? To put it simply it’s a CMS that doesn’t use a database like most CMS systems such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla do. Instead they store data inside of files that are also sometimes organized into folders. Generally these shouldn’t be used for a large or enterprise website, but they can be a great solution for a small to medium site where a regular CMS would be bloated.
List of Flat-File CMS Platforms
- https://getgrav.org/
- https://pagekit.com/
- http://get-simple.info/
- http://razorcms.co.uk/
- http://picocms.org/
- http://www.typeandgrids.com/
Grav
An open source project hosted on GitHub, originated by RocketTheme but made possible by an outstanding community of dedicated developers and users.
From simple to sophisticated, Grav has the flexibility to power all sorts of websites. Flexible content structure and powerful Twig templating allow easy realization of any design.
Reviews
- HTML5 and Beyond – Grav CMS Just Got Awesome, A Hands on Review
- CMS Critic – Getting to Grips with Grav
- Never too old to learn – A quick review of Grav CMS
- Nocturnal Tech Blog – Grav CMS Review
Pagekit
Pagekit is a modular and lightweight CMS built with modern technologies. It gives you the tools to create beautiful websites. All wrapped up in a clean and intuitive user interface.
Reviews
- OSTraining – Day 1 Review of the Pagekit CMS
- SitePoint – First Look at Pagekit CMS – Clean, Extensible, Fast, But…
GetSimple CMS
GetSimple is an XML based, stand-alone, fully independent and lite Content Management System. To go along with its best-in-class user interface, we have loaded it with features that every website needs, but with nothing it doesn’t. GetSimple is truly the simplest way to manage a small-business website.
Reviews
razorCMS
razorCMS began as a databaseless flat file content management system, forked from a project called uCMS. It’s structure allowed you to have just the amount of functionality you needed in a flat file CMS solution, adding extensions (blade packs) for further functionality, whilst allowing setup on simple servers with no database.
Pico
A stupidly simple & blazing fast, flat file CMS.
Type & Grids
Mobile-First HTML5 Templates & Flat-File CMS Themes With Nice Typography