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Automad vs Statamic: catalog facts
AutomadStatamic
Free

Free and open source, supported by sponsors.

Freemium

Free core, with a paid Pro licence that includes official support.

Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • No database; content lives in text files
  • Block editor and in-page editing
  • Flat-file content that works well with Git
  • Built on Laravel, so it fits existing Laravel projects
  • Mainly maintained by one developer
  • Headless API is read-only
  • Requires PHP and Laravel knowledge to build sites
  • Pro features and official support are paid
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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