PyroCMS
Web content management software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$25 per user per month
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- Real estate and property management
- Accommodation and food services
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
What is PyroCMS
PyroCMS is an open-source web content management system built on the Laravel PHP framework. It is used by developers and teams to create and manage websites and web applications with structured content, custom fields, and modular extensions. The platform emphasizes developer-oriented configuration through Laravel conventions and an add-on architecture rather than a purely visual, marketer-led authoring experience.
Laravel-based developer workflow
PyroCMS is built on Laravel, so teams can use familiar Laravel patterns, tooling, and deployment practices. This can reduce friction for PHP/Laravel developers compared with CMSs that use proprietary frameworks. It also supports building custom functionality as part of a broader Laravel application rather than forcing all logic into the CMS layer.
Structured content and fields
PyroCMS supports structured content modeling through custom fields and content types, which helps teams manage reusable content beyond simple pages and posts. This fits use cases like directories, catalogs, and multi-section sites where content relationships matter. The approach can be easier to govern than ad-hoc page building when content needs to be consistent across templates.
Modular add-on architecture
The platform uses an add-on/module approach for extending features, enabling teams to add or remove capabilities without modifying core code. This can support cleaner upgrades and clearer separation between core and custom functionality. It also allows organizations to standardize common modules across multiple sites.
Smaller ecosystem and services
Compared with larger enterprise and widely adopted CMS platforms, PyroCMS has a smaller marketplace of themes, plugins, and third-party integrations. This can increase the amount of custom development required for common marketing, analytics, and personalization scenarios. It may also limit the availability of implementation partners and managed services.
Less marketer-first authoring
PyroCMS is oriented toward developer configuration and Laravel conventions, which can be less approachable for non-technical content teams. Organizations that need advanced visual page building, workflow-heavy editorial operations, or tightly integrated digital experience tooling may find gaps. As a result, teams may rely more on developers for layout and component changes.
Self-hosting operational burden
PyroCMS is typically deployed and operated by the customer or an implementation partner, requiring responsibility for hosting, scaling, monitoring, and security patching. This can be a drawback for teams that prefer a fully managed SaaS CMS. Operational requirements also vary based on how extensively the CMS is customized within a Laravel application.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core (Open Source) | $0 — Free (MIT) | PyroCMS core is open-source under the MIT license; self-hosted; includes core addons and full CMS functionality. |
| Pyro PRO | $25 per user/month | Unlimited licensing for paid/private addons (30+ first-party PRO addons), GitHub access to private addons, personal or commercial use, use in unlimited projects; billed via GitHub Sponsors (monthly). |
