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# Craft CMS vs CrafterCMS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Craft CMS** [

4.2/5(50)

](https://www.g2.com/products/craft-cms/reviews#reviews)

**CrafterCMS** [

4.5/5(18)

](https://www.g2.com/products/craftercms/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Craft CMS**
 **$199** per site · Client

**CrafterCMS**
Free Trial

**Free** · CrafterCMS Community

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Craft CMS**
3 months

Based on 10 responses

**CrafterCMS**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Craft CMS**
Not enough reviews yet

**CrafterCMS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Craft CMS**
$$$$$

**CrafterCMS**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Craft CMS**
Not enough reviews yet

**CrafterCMS**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Craft CMS**
Not enough data

**CrafterCMS**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Craft CMS**
[

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Algolia

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Cloudflare Application...

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Pardot (by Salesforce)

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Salesforce Sales Cloud

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**CrafterCMS**
[

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Angular

](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews)[

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AWS and Cloud Services

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AWS Bedrock

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-bedrock/reviews)[

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AWS CodePipeline for CI/CD...

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-codepipeline-for-ci-cd-automation/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/craftercms/integrations)

Screenshots

**Craft CMS**
No screenshot available

**CrafterCMS**
 ![CrafterCMS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/126534/Screen-Shot-2020-01-24-at-9.11.06-AM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Craft CMS**

8.6

8.640

**CrafterCMS**

9.2

9.211

Ease of Use

**Craft CMS**

8.2

8.241

**CrafterCMS**

8.5

8.511

Ease of Setup

**Craft CMS**

7.4

7.418

**CrafterCMS**

8.3

8.310

Ease of Admin

**Craft CMS**

8.5

8.518

**CrafterCMS**

8.0

8.010

Quality of Support

**Craft CMS**

8.3

8.327

**CrafterCMS**

9.5

9.511

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Craft CMS**

9.2

9.214

**CrafterCMS**

9.5

9.510

Product Direction (% positive)

**Craft CMS**

7.3

7.339

**CrafterCMS**

10.0

10.011

Features

Web Content Management[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

33

9.2

10

Content

Content Authoring

8.8

30

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.3)

9

Rich Text Editor

8.5

27

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.6)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Versioning

8.3

24

|

Verified

9.6(won by 1.3)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps

7.1

25

|

Verified

9.0(won by 1.9)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Approval Process

7.1

24

|

Verified

8.5(won by 1.4)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Scheduling

8.5

24

9.2(won by 0.7)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Asset Management

8.2(won by 0.1)

29

|

Verified

8.1

9

Internal Search

7.9

25

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.5)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Repository

8.1

24

|

Verified

9.1(won by 1.0)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design

Breadth of Pre-Built Templates

6.8

17

|

Verified

8.9(won by 2.1)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Mobile

7.2

19

9.3(won by 2.1)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Branding/Themes

7.9

19

9.2(won by 1.3)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Customization

8.7

26

|

Verified

9.8(won by 1.1)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Platform

User Community

7.8

21

8.8(won by 1.0)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

SEO

7.8

24

|

Verified

9.7(won by 1.9)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Flexible Navigation Structures

7.7

25

|

Verified

9.5(won by 1.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

User, Role, and Access Management

7.6

24

|

Verified

9.6(won by 2.0)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Enterprise Scalability

7.8

22

|

Verified

9.7(won by 1.9)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Internationalization

7.8

15

|

Verified

9.3(won by 1.5)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Dashboards and Reports

7.8

18

|

Verified

7.9(won by 0.1)

7

API

7.5

19

|

Verified

9.7(won by 2.2)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Agentic AI - Web Content Management

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Accessibility Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Headless CMS[Hide 95 FeaturesShow 95 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

6

9.3

8

Publishing

Automated Publishing

7.3

5

|

Verified

10.0(won by 2.7)

6

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Multi-language

8.7(won by default)

5

|

Verified

Not enough data

AR/VR Capability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Development

Image Management

8.3

5

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.5)

7

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Unlimited Environments

8.3

5

9.7(won by 1.4)

5

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Form Builder

8.6

6

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.6)

6

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reuseable Content

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

|

Verified

Web Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Personalization

9.2(won by 0.6)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

7

|

Verified

Content Performance

8.7(won by default)

5

|

Verified

Feature Not Available

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Headless CMS

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

SDKs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

De-Coupled Front & Back Ends

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Marketers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Loyalty Program

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Touchpoints

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web/Mobile App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shopping Cart

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.2

8

Analytics

Web Analytics

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

5

Campaign Tracking

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Reports & Dashboards

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

5

Audience Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Customizable Templated Workflows

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

7

Asset Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Portals and Sites

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design & Development

No-Code App Development

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Low-Code App Development

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Self-Service Capabilities

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rapid Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Screen Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inside the Video Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Closed Captions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Looping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bulk Uploading

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Type

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio-Only Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

CDN Type

Built-In Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monetization

Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Video-On-Demand (AVOD)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transactional Video-On-Demand (TVOD)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Multi-Device Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multilanguage Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Hosting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Music

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-3D

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - OTT Platforms

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Craft CMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0afc1859bb16f9788307a0e4056c5ae3/craft-cms.jpg "Craft CMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/craft-cms/reviews)

Craft CMS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

55.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.5%

[![CrafterCMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d0954edb5f2eac1b157522bf30a0b12a/craftercms.svg "CrafterCMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/craftercms/reviews)

CrafterCMS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

29.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

55.3%

29.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

36.2%

29.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.5%

41.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Craft CMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0afc1859bb16f9788307a0e4056c5ae3/craft-cms.jpg "Craft CMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/craft-cms/reviews)
Craft CMS

Marketing and Advertising

17.0%

Internet

14.9%

Non-Profit Organization Management

8.5%

Information Technology and Services

8.5%

Computer Software

4.3%

Other

46.8%

[![CrafterCMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d0954edb5f2eac1b157522bf30a0b12a/craftercms.svg "CrafterCMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/craftercms/reviews)
CrafterCMS

Information Technology and Services

11.8%

Higher Education

11.8%

Financial Services

11.8%

Telecommunications

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FAQs

## Craft CMS vs CrafterCMS FAQs

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Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Craft CMS vs CrafterCMS?

CrafterCMS stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on support and setup, while Craft CMS is praised for its customizable control panel and developer flexibility.

| | [Craft CMS](https://www.g2.com/products/craft-cms/reviews) | [CrafterCMS](https://www.g2.com/products/craftercms/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (50 reviews) | 4.5/5 (18 reviews) |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Customizable control panel and developer flexibility | Versatile content and integration hub with strong support |

### How do the pricing models of Craft CMS and CrafterCMS compare?

CrafterCMS is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Craft CMS.

- **Craft CMS:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that Craft CMS can be costly for average users, especially compared to free alternatives, but many still find its price justified by its performance and features.
- **CrafterCMS:** Reviewers highlight CrafterCMS as open source and DevOps friendly, with positive sentiment around its value and flexibility.

### What are the best alternatives to Craft CMS and CrafterCMS?

The top three alternatives to Craft CMS and CrafterCMS are Contentful, Umbraco, and Sanity.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Craft CMS](https://www.g2.com/products/craft-cms/reviews) | 4.2/5 (50 reviews) | In recent reviews, several reviewers note that Craft CMS can be costly for average users, but many find its price justified by its performance and features. | Customizable control panel and developer flexibility |
| [CrafterCMS](https://www.g2.com/products/craftercms/reviews) | 4.5/5 (18 reviews) | Reviewers highlight CrafterCMS as open source and DevOps friendly, with positive sentiment around its value and flexibility. | Versatile content and integration hub with strong support |
| [Contentful](https://www.g2.com/products/contentful/reviews) | 4.3/5 (327 reviews) | — | — |
| [Umbraco](https://www.g2.com/products/umbraco/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1011 reviews) | — | — |
| [Sanity](https://www.g2.com/products/sanity/reviews) | 4.7/5 (926 reviews) | — | — |

### Which Web Content Management features should I prioritize when comparing Craft CMS and CrafterCMS?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Customizability, Integration Capabilities, and Content Performance when comparing Craft CMS and CrafterCMS.

- **Ease of Setup:** Craft CMS scores 7.4, CrafterCMS scores 8.3.
- **Quality of Support:** Craft CMS scores 8.3, CrafterCMS scores 9.5.
- **Customizability:** Craft CMS is frequently praised for its customizable control panel and developer flexibility.
- **Integration Capabilities:** CrafterCMS is highlighted as a versatile content and integration hub.
- **Content Performance:** Craft CMS offers Content Performance features not listed for CrafterCMS.

### What are the pros and cons of Craft CMS vs CrafterCMS?

CrafterCMS's headline strength is its versatile integration and support, while Craft CMS is most praised for its customizability and developer flexibility.

- **Craft CMS strengths:** Highly customizable control panel, developer flexibility, strong content modeling, and a clean editing experience.
- **Craft CMS trade-offs:** Reviewers note a significant learning curve, higher cost for average users, and reliance on developer setup for advanced features.
- **CrafterCMS strengths:** Versatile content and integration hub, strong support team, Git-based versioning, and ease of managing large content databases.
- **CrafterCMS trade-offs:** Reviewers mention challenges with Git-based workflows, configuration complexity, and documentation that could be improved.

### Is Craft CMS or CrafterCMS better for small businesses?

Craft CMS is a better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its adaptability for both small start-ups and larger organizations.

- **Craft CMS:** Reviewers describe Craft CMS as quickly adaptable and customizable for small start-ups, with a clean editing experience that suits small business needs.
- **CrafterCMS:** Reviewers highlight CrafterCMS's flexibility and integration capabilities, but do not specifically emphasize small-business fit.

### Which Web Content Management platform has better integrations?

CrafterCMS is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its ability to integrate with a wide range of external systems.

- **Craft CMS:** Reviewers mention integrations with tools like HubSpot, Oracle Eloqua, Mailchimp, and Oracle Service Cloud in recent reviews.
- **CrafterCMS:** Reviewers cite Groovy as a supported integration, and describe CrafterCMS as a content and integration hub capable of connecting with various external systems.

### How do Craft CMS and CrafterCMS compare on customer support?

CrafterCMS leads on Quality of Support by a material margin, scoring 9.5 versus Craft CMS's 8.3.

- **Craft CMS:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with positive experiences resolving issues via email and documentation.
- **CrafterCMS:** Reviewers consistently praise CrafterCMS's support team as very helpful, responsive, and willing to partner closely with customers to resolve challenges.

### Which is easier to implement, Craft CMS or CrafterCMS?

CrafterCMS is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 8.3 compared to Craft CMS's 7.4.

- **Craft CMS:** Reviewers note that setup can require significant up-front investment and developer involvement, but the platform is intuitive once configured.
- **CrafterCMS:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, with Git-based workflows and self-contained installer bundles making initial implementation easier for technical teams.

### Which product has better SEO?

Craft CMS is the stronger choice for SEO, as it is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products' reviews.

- **Craft CMS:** Reviewers frequently cite strong SEO capabilities, with features for optimizing content and indexing on main pages, and mention tools like SEOmatic.
- **CrafterCMS:** Reviewers do not specifically highlight SEO features or outcomes in recent reviews.

Alternatives

**Craft CMS Alternatives**

 ![Umbraco](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/47781f40bcbf144905208205f4e2d632/umbraco.svg "Umbraco")

[
Umbraco
](/products/umbraco/reviews)

 ![Sanity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8ad945ed33d9d2bb3fd0fddbe8ce5524/sanity.svg "Sanity")

[
Sanity
](/products/sanity/reviews)

 ![Contentful](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b9b1b51e8da0cd8fb03bab3e24b9a565/contentful.svg "Contentful")

[
Contentful
](/products/contentful/reviews)

 ![Strapi](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16e816aaabcf0c54044f5265cd6d1a7e/strapi.svg "Strapi")

[
Strapi
](/products/strapi/reviews)

**CrafterCMS Alternatives**

 ![Contentful](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b9b1b51e8da0cd8fb03bab3e24b9a565/contentful.svg "Contentful")

[
Contentful
](/products/contentful/reviews)

 ![Adobe Experience Manager](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c72755fcd8e693fbaaa4c38e0d4fc360/adobe-experience-manager.svg "Adobe Experience Manager")

[
Adobe
](/products/adobe-experience-manager/reviews)

 ![Sanity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8ad945ed33d9d2bb3fd0fddbe8ce5524/sanity.svg "Sanity")

[
Sanity
](/products/sanity/reviews)

 ![WordPress.org](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8f8ad7b23d4f2a855b3e1fcdaec52e9/wordpress-org.svg "WordPress.org")

[
WordPress.org
](/products/wordpress-org/reviews)

## Craft CMS vs CrafterCMS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found CrafterCMS easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with Craft CMS.

- Reviewers felt that CrafterCMS meets the needs of their business better than Craft CMS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that CrafterCMS is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of CrafterCMS over Craft CMS.