Compare PyroCMS 3 vs. October CMS

PyroCMS 3 is a major rewrite of the PHP Content Management system. It is built on the Laravel Framework, which in turn uses many Symfony components at it's core.

October CMS is a content management system built on the Laravel Framework. It's been in development since 2013 and is definitely part of a new generation of PHP of content management tools.

• Built on a common framework
• Clean code and modern architecture
• Superb administration interface

• A new project with little legacy
• Built on a common MVC framework
• A functional marketplace

• Limited adoption a possible liability
• Tight coupling to Laravel Framework limits options
• Multisite and some other commonly needed features missing

• A limited number of adopters
• Built in AJAX framework might make decoupling difficult
• Site layout management features limited