Concrete CMS
A proper in-page CMS for people who prefer editing the page to editing a dashboard about the page.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Release ZIP to PHP hosting, create a MySQL/MariaDB database, then finish the browser installer
- Operational Setup
- PHP hosting, a database, writable directories, and responsibility for updates, backups and outbound mail
- Where Your Data Lives
- Pages, users, settings and block data in SQL; uploaded assets in the server file manager or a configured remote storage location
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Concrete CMS is less visually freeform and polished than Dorik, and the owner must provide hosting, updates, backups and form delivery.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $79/mo ($948/yr) in subscriptions
Concrete CMS FAQ
Common questions
Is Concrete CMS free and open source?+
Concrete CMS is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on self-host. A proper in-page CMS for people who prefer editing the page to editing a dashboard about the page.
What paid software does Concrete CMS replace?+
Concrete CMS serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Dorik, Duda, Webflow, saving up to $79/month ($948/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Concrete CMS?+
Installation: Release ZIP to PHP hosting, create a MySQL/MariaDB database, then finish the browser installer. Setup notes: PHP hosting, a database, writable directories, and responsibility for updates, backups and outbound mail
What is the catch or trade-off with Concrete CMS?+
Concrete CMS is less visually freeform and polished than Dorik, and the owner must provide hosting, updates, backups and form delivery.