A SECURE OPEN-SOURCE CMS
Craft CMS
Find WordPress too messy and insecure? Would you rather avoid cumbersome .NET-based solutions? Craft CMS is a flexible, open-source solution for organisations and companies with high demands, seeking a future-proof platform.
What is Craft CMS?
Craft CMS is a powerful, dynamic and user-friendly content management system for custom websites that doesn’t compromise on performance or security.
Unlike many community-driven open‑source platforms, Craft CMS is developed and maintained by Pixel & Tonic, an American company that provides clear accountability for security, updates and long-term product development.
As former developers of premium plugins for the ExpressionEngine CMS, Pixel & Tonic’s dissatisfaction with the platform’s limitations ultimately inspired them to build their own CMS from scratch.
The first version of Craft CMS was released in 2013. Since then, the platform has grown substantially and now includes e‑commerce capabilities, headless options, cloud hosting, an active community and more. Visit the official Craft CMS website to learn more.
How much does the license cost?
Craft CMS is privately owned, but open source. Licenses are offered in several tiers, from a free version for simpler sites to an enterprise option for more specialised needs. A Professional license (the most common choice) costs $399 for the first year, then $99 per year for ongoing updates, as the platform is continuously developed and improved. See the current prices on the Craft CMS pricing page.
The license cost is therefore not comparable to larger enterprise platforms such as Optimizely, Adobe Experience Manager or Sitecore. However, you still benefit from a commercial owner that takes responsibility for the platform’s strategic direction and long-term development.
Beyond licensing, you should also consider development costs. Although, because Craft CMS is built on PHP, it’s relatively easy to find developers in Sweden who can quickly get up to speed with the platform, unlike the situation you might face with some .NET-based CMS platforms (such as Umbraco).
The advantages of
Craft CMS
Ease of use and flexibility
Craft CMS offers an intuitive interface that makes it easy for editors to manage content. Many CMS solutions can be poorly structured and difficult to learn, but Craft is known for its ease of use.
Security and performance
Craft CMS is built with security in mind. Regular updates and an active developer community ensure that your website is protected from vulnerabilities and threats. The system is additionally optimised for fast loading times.
Multi-language and multi-site support
Craft CMS is ideal for global businesses and corporate groups. With built-in support for multiple languages and multiple sites, it’s easy to manage your global presence from within a single platform.
Open source, from a responsible source
Craft CMS is built on open-source code, just like WordPress, with a large community of developers contributing to the platform. However, Craft is owned by a commercial entity, Pixel & Tonic, Inc., which means there is a clearly accountable owner responsible for the platform.
Developers Love Craft CMS
Craft provides full control over HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Its modular architecture lets developers build exactly what they need, without being constrained by rigid, pre-defined templates or rules. The fact that developers consistently praise Craft is a strong endorsement of its quality and reliability, further reinforced by its adoption by major companies such as Netflix and Salesforce.
Scalability and integration
You can use Craft CMS to run a small blog or maintain a large portal. Craft can also be integrated with many external platforms to extend your website's functionality.
E-commerce capability
With the Craft Commerce extension, you can add e-commerce capabilities to your site and build a fully functional store, without having to use external systems. You manage products and sales directly within Craft CMS.
Headless CMS
Craft CMS offers headless capabilities, allowing you to separate backend content management from the frontend presentation layer.
Craft CMS – for whom?
Craft CMS is an excellent choice for companies and organisations that want a long-term solution without compromising on security or quality. If you want something that’s easy to manage, where almost anything you can imagine is possible, Craft is a strong candidate for crafting your digital future.
As ChatGPT puts it: choose Craft CMS if you want full control, clean code, strong security and a long-term solution tailored to your organisation.
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