Head-to-head · Content Management Systems
Craft CMS vs Neos CMS
Craft CMS leads on 0 checks, Neos CMS on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCraft CMS · 7.1/10
- Free planboth
Craft CMS scores higher on our rubric for content management systems: 7.1 against 4.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #47.
On platform type, Craft CMS gives you Hybrid where Neos CMS offers Self_hosted.
Craft CMS is the better fit for custom content sites with strong integrations. Neos CMS is the better fit for visual, multilingual multi-site publishing.
- Craft CMS fits best
Custom content sites with strong integrations
- Neos CMS fits best
Visual, multilingual multi-site publishing
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Side by side
| Feature | Craft CMS 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Neos CMS 4.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 4.2 |
| Ranking | #18 in Content Management Systems | #47 in Content Management Systems |
| Best for | Custom content sites with strong integrations | Visual, multilingual multi-site publishing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Community, Tickets |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Craft CMS 6/6 · Neos CMS 6/6 | ||
| Editorial workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom user roles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multilingual content | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEO tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom content types | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform type | Hybrid | Self_hosted |
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| Our verdict | Craft CMS is a flexible content management system for custom websites, digital experiences, and headless applications. It suits developers, agencies, content teams, organizations, and businesses that need control over content structure and… Read the review → |
Neos CMS is a free, GPL-licensed, open-source content application platform for website owners, editors, and developers. It is designed for teams that need visual inline editing alongside structured custom content elements, multilingual… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Craft CMS — where it wins
- Structured content modeling with custom fields and previews
- Multi-site localization, permissions, and editorial workflows
- Twig, GraphQL, plugins, and broad integration support
Where it doesn't
- Team and Pro licenses cost $279 and $399 per project
- Self-hosted deployment requires technical ownership
- SEO relies on documented plugins rather than a core feature
Neos CMS — where it wins
- Inline visual editing directly on published website pages
- Multilingual dimensions, fallbacks, translations, and review workspaces
- One installation can manage multiple websites and domains
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires a web server and SQL database
- Smaller integration ecosystem than leading CMS platforms
- Hosting, implementation, and support are handled separately
- Craft CMS7.1/10 · Free plan
A self-hosted CMS with structured content, localization, and strong integration options.
Visit Craft CMSFull verdict → - Neos CMS4.2/10 · Free plan
A visual, self-hosted CMS for multilingual teams managing structured content across sites.
Visit Neos CMSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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