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Kirby vs Statamic
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| Fact | Kirby | Statamic |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 1.5k | 4.9k |
| Latest | 5.6.1 | v6.35.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 49 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialKirbyFile-based CMS with a configurable panel and a content API; production use needs a paid licence.
PartialStatamicFlat-file Laravel CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs; the Pro features need a paid licence.
Kirby
Statamic
- v6.35.02026-10-01Add placeholder support to code fieldtype #15519 by @daun
- v6.34.12026-09-23Ensure the nocache view directory exists #15505 by @lazerg
- v6.34.02026-09-23Allow choosing which columns to export form submissions #15347 by @duncanmcclean
- v6.33.02026-09-16Add Info fieldtype #15368 by @joshuablum
- v6.32.02026-09-09Include Tag #15182 by @JohnathonKoster
Kirby
✓ signed The latest release, 5.6.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Statamic
unsigned The latest release, v6.35.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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