3 Content Management Systems (CMS) That Don’t Use a Database

Kirby runs on PHP 5.3+, Apache 2 or Ngnix. Lighthttpd should be doable but is not officially supported.

Kirby has been successfully tested on MAMP, XAMPP and PHP’s built-in server for local installations.

The Kirby Panel works great with any modern browser starting with Internet Explorer 10.

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2. Pulse CMS

Pulse CMS is the easiest way to build and deploy a responsive, content managed website. Since it’s a flat file CMS there is no complicated database setup, just copy it to your server and go.

Pulse CMS System requirements

Pulse requires an Apache based server with PHP 5 installed.

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3. GetSimple CMS

GetSimple is an XML based, stand-a-alone, fully independant and lite Content Management System. To go along with its best-in-class user interface, we have loaded it with features that every website needs, but with nothing it doesn’t. GetSimple is truly the simplest way to manage a small-business website.

Pulse CMS System requirements

1. UNIX/Linux host
2. PHP 5.2+
3. Apache – See below for modules used

Apache & PHP: Required Modules

Absolutely Required Modules

SimpleXML – This module is necessary as GetSimple relies on XML to store it’s data.