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Wagtail vs Webiny
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| Fact | Wagtail | Webiny |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Stars | 21k | 8k |
| Latest | v8.0 | v6.4.11 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 30+ 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 →
PartialWagtailA Django CMS with an editor-friendly admin and a read-only content API for headless front ends.
Full replacementWebinyHeadless CMS with a GraphQL API, deployed serverless to your own AWS account.
Wagtail
Webiny
- v6.4.112026-09-11project-aws: expose CloudFront minimumProtocolVersion for custom domains (#5680)
- v6.4.102026-09-08project-aws: let Infra.Vpc enabled={false} win over the production default (#5631)
- v6.4.92026-08-27admin-ui: stack the file picker preview in narrow panels (#5590)
- v6.4.82026-08-11app-file-manager: gate accessControl behind canUsePrivateFiles WCP check (#5568)
- v6.4.72026-08-07app-aco: use optimistic UI for folder drop without confirmation (ac6b815)
Wagtail
unsigned The latest release, v8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Webiny
unsigned The latest release, v6.4.11, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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