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Craft CMS vs Kirby
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| Fact | Craft CMS | Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 3.6k | 1.5k |
| Latest | 5.11.4 | 5.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 14 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 →
PartialCraft CMSCustom content models with a GraphQL API; the Pro edition needs a paid licence.
PartialKirbyFile-based CMS with a configurable panel and a content API; production use needs a paid licence.
Craft CMS
- 6.0.0-alpha.192026-10-01> [!IMPORTANT]pre-release
- 5.11.42026-10-01Added craft\services\Users::destroyOtherSessions().
- 5.11.32026-09-18Fixed an error that could occur when registering or logging in with a passkey. (#19657, #19660)
- 5.11.22026-09-17Improved the performance of loading project config data on PostgreSQL. (#19572)
- 4.18.92026-09-17Added craft\helpers\StringHelper::containsNewlines().
Craft CMS
unsigned The latest release, 5.11.4, 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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