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Cockpit vs Wagtail
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| Fact | Cockpit | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Licence | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 751 | 21k |
| Latest | 2.14.1 | v8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-26 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 30+ 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.
PartialWagtailA Django CMS with an editor-friendly admin and a read-only content API for headless front ends.
Cockpit
unsigned The latest release, 2.14.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Wagtail
unsigned The latest release, v8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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