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Automad vs Kirby: catalog facts
Automad	Kirby
Free Free and open source, supported by sponsors.	Paid Commercial licences are required for live sites.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
No database; content lives in text files Block editor and in-page editing	No database; content lives in plain files and folders Customizable editing panel for clients
Mainly maintained by one developer Headless API is read-only	Paid licence for production sites Requires developer work to build templates
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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