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Productivity & Notes
A next-level flat-file CMS and page builder
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Bolt CMS
A Symfony-based CMS that is simple and straightforward
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About Bolt CMS
Bolt is a content management system built as a Symfony application, aimed at being as simple and straightforward as possible. Developers get Twig templates, a RESTful and GraphQL API for headless use, built-in internationalisation with field-level control, and easy dummy content generation. Editors get capable rich content editors included for free. Bolt suits developers and site builders who want a modern PHP CMS without unnecessary complexity.
Bolt CMS website preview
Live preview of boltcms.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Bolt CMS: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers cms, php, symfony, headless — 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.
Bolt CMS 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 | boltcms.io |
Bolt CMS 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, php, symfony, headless
- Official site: boltcms.io
Bolt CMS FAQ
How much does Bolt CMS 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 (boltcms.io).
What is Bolt CMS used for?
A Symfony-based CMS that is simple and straightforward Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: cms, php, symfony, headless.
Where can I try Bolt CMS?
On its official site, boltcms.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Bolt CMS vs alternatives
| Bolt CMS | Automad | Dotclear | Drupal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, php, symfony, headless | cms, flat file, website builder, php | blogging, cms, publishing, php | cms, php, websites, open source |
| Official site | boltcms.io | automad.org | dotclear.org | drupal.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 Bolt CMS, it includes Drupal, Neos CMS, Plone, Superdesk.
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