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ApostropheCMS vs Kirby
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| Fact | ApostropheCMS | Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Licence | None detected | Other |
| Stars | 4.6k | 1.5k |
| Latest | eslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0 | 5.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No licence detected | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialApostropheCMSIn-context editing and a REST API for headless front ends, in Node.js with MongoDB.
PartialKirbyFile-based CMS with a configurable panel and a content API; production use needs a paid licence.
ApostropheCMS
unsigned The latest release, eslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Kirby
✓ signed The latest release, 5.6.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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