Mattrbld

Free#8 of 23 in Git-Based CMS

Open-source Git-based CMS with structured content and rich media controls

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At a glance

Editor score
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Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free CMS projects needing rich media controls
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Visual editor
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free open-source self-hosting with an official hosted instance
- Advanced media metadata for images, videos, PDFs and archives
- Supports GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket with real-time previews
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to the web
- Content storage and synchronization depend on Git repositories
- AI features are not included

Our verdict on Mattrbld

Mattrbld is an open-source, headless CMS that stores content alongside code in Git repositories. It is designed for developers, agencies and content editors working on websites, apps and other small to medium-sized projects. Its core model combines schema-based content modeling, collections, rich-text editing with HTML or Markdown output, drafts, publishing permissions and granular permissions for collections and media. As a progressive web application, it can also support offline editing while keeping the working environment centered on the web.

For cost-conscious teams, Mattrbld is free for self-hosting, and an official hosted instance is available. The product covers a broad content workflow without requiring a separate commercial tier for its listed capabilities: users can create drafts, manage publishing permissions, preview content in real time and organize assets in a Media Library. The media layer is a notable strength, covering images, videos, PDFs and archives with advanced metadata management. This makes Mattrbld a particularly good fit for projects where structured content and asset control matter as much as text editing.

Its ecosystem fit is centered on Git, with support for GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket and a deployment method based on Git commits. That approach suits teams already managing content and code through repositories, while schema modeling and approval-oriented permissions give editors a defined publishing process. The trade-off is focus: platform coverage is limited to the web, and the Git-centered workflow may be less suitable for teams seeking a broadly distributed, non-technical content platform. Choose Mattrbld for free, media-rich web projects that value open source and repository-based workflows; consider an alternative if mobile or desktop coverage, or AI features, is a priority.

Mattrbld pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Mattrbld fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Visual editor	Yes
Live preview	Yes
Git providers	Multiple
Content workflow	Approval
Media management	Advanced
Deployment method	Git_commit
Hosting model	Both
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Pricing	Free plan
Website	mattrbld.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Mattrbld integrations

Mattrbld lists 3 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket

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