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A Symfony-based CMS that is simple and straightforward
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Automad
A next-level flat-file CMS and page builder
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About Automad
Automad is a flat-file content management system and page builder built for designers and creatives. It stores content as plain files instead of a database, and combines a block-based editor, in-page editing, a flexible templating engine, multilingual routing, and an integrated image editor. Optional AI assistance and an MCP server are built in. It suits portfolios, blogs, documentation, and professional sites on standard PHP hosting.
Automad website preview
Live preview of automad.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Automad: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers cms, flat file, website builder, php — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 2092 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Automad pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | automad.org |
Automad key facts
- Category: Productivity & Notes
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: cms, flat file, website builder, php
- Official site: automad.org
Automad FAQ
How much does Automad cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (automad.org).
What is Automad used for?
A next-level flat-file CMS and page builder Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: cms, flat file, website builder, php.
Where can I try Automad?
On its official site, automad.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Automad vs alternatives
| Automad | Bolt CMS | Concrete CMS | Dotclear | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | cms, flat file, website builder, php | cms, php, symfony, headless | cms, website builder, teams, open source | blogging, cms, publishing, php |
| Official site | automad.org | boltcms.io | concretecms.com | dotclear.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Productivity & Notes category
Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2092 tools. Alongside Automad, it includes Bolt CMS, Drupal, Neos CMS, Plone.
Alternatives to Automad
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