Grav
Grav is a modern, open-source flat-file Content Management System (CMS) designed for speed and simplicity.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Build faster websites with a modern open-source flat-file content management system.
Who should look elsewhere
May require some technical understanding for advanced customization.
Pros
- +Extremely fast due to flat-file architecture and sophisticated caching.
- +Easy to install and manage with minimal server requirements.
- +Highly flexible and extensible through plugins and themes.
- +Excellent documentation and active community support.
- +SEO-friendly with human-readable URLs and metadata options.
Cons
- −May require some technical understanding for advanced customization.
- −Reliance on file-based structure might be less familiar for users accustomed to database-driven CMS.
- −While extensible, core features are intentionally kept minimal, requiring plugins for some functionalities.
Key features
- ✓Flat-File Architecture
- ✓Smart Caching
- ✓CLI Tools
- ✓Package Manager (GPM)
- ✓Multi-Site Capabilities
- ✓SEO Friendly URLs and Metadata
- ✓User and Role Management
- ✓Simple Backups and Restore
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Translate | $75 | month | — |
| AI Pro | $75 | month | — |
| Editor Pro | $75 | month | — |
| Comments Pro | $75 | month | — |
| Revisions Pro | $50 | month | — |
| Polls | $30 | month | — |
| Email Office365 | $25 | month | — |
| Image Optimize | $50 | month | — |
| Typhoon Theme | $50 | month | — |
| Downloads Pro | $50 | month | — |
| SEO Magic | $75 | month | — |
| Algolia Pro | $100 | month | — |
| Cloudflare Manager | $50 | month | — |
| Lightbox Gallery | $25 | month | — |
| Site Toolbox | $30 | month | — |