Open Source Alternatives to Statamic

A content management system that allows users to build websites using YAML front-loaded Markdown files and the Laravel framework. The software provides an admin area with customizable blueprints, over 40 fieldtypes, and a block-based editor called Bard. It supports multi-site configurations for different languages or domains and includes live preview capabilities to see content changes in real time. The platform is designed for developers, startups, global newsrooms, and individuals managing portfolios or blogs. It can be deployed as a traditional CMS or used in headless mode via REST API and GraphQL. Additional capabilities include asset management, content modeling, and Git integration for automation within the control panel. The system is used to create dynamic websites that range from simple personal sites to complex corporate structures.

Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to Statamic give you an option you fully own. You can self-host them, so your data stays on infrastructure you control. This page lists 3 open source alternatives to Statamic. The most popular are Bludit, Automad and Typemill. Most use the MIT license, and 3 offer an official Docker image.