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Cockpit vs Kirby
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| Fact | Cockpit | Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 751 | 1.5k |
| Latest | 2.14.1 | 5.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-08-26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialCockpitContent models with REST and GraphQL APIs, running on PHP with SQLite or MongoDB.
PartialKirbyFile-based CMS with a configurable panel and a content API; production use needs a paid licence.
Cockpit
Cockpit
unsigned The latest release, 2.14.1, 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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