Write your way.
Choose a rich text editor, Markdown or HTML for your pages and articles.
Cradle CMS
More making.
Less managing.
Give your content a good home. Bring pages, articles and the tools to shape them together in one self-hosted platform.
Self-hosted · Perpetual single-organisation license
WORDS / IDEAS / POSSIBILITIESNO. 01
The toolkit
Everything in its
right place.
A comfortable foundation for the work you want to do.
A wider conversation.
Manage translated content and language preferences across domains.
Make the theme yours.
Adjust theme settings or work directly with the built-in code editor.
Start a conversation.
Build forms and review submissions inside your admin.
A place in search.
Use configurable routes, sitemaps and crawler settings to organise visibility.
Make your own connections.
Build integrations with the REST API and use the included API documentation.
The writing desk
A blank page.
A fresh possibility.
Find your rhythm with three ways to write. Explore the editor previews, then try a little theme customisation.
Open the theme playgroundIdeas deserve
a place to grow.
Start with a blank page. Add your point of view. Make something that feels like you.
A little room for imagination# Ideas deserve a place to grow.
Start with a **blank page**.
Add your point of view.
- Write something meaningful
- Give it room to breathe
- Share it with the world<article class="story">
<h1>Ideas deserve a place to grow.</h1>
<p>Make something that feels
like you.</p>
</article>Illustrative editor previews · explore the live theme demo
Under the hood
A practical foundation.
| Architecture | Linux, ARM64 or AMD64 |
|---|---|
| Installation | Docker or Podman containers |
| Minimum resources | 1 CPU · 512 MB RAM · 3 GB storage |
| Databases | SQLite, PostgreSQL or CockroachDB |
| File storage | Local / shared filesystem or S3-compatible storage |
| Templates | Liquid, HTML, CSS and JavaScript |
A closer look
Meet the real workspace.
CRADLE ADMIN · ORIGINAL PRODUCT SCREENSHOT
Product screenshot from cradlecms.com. The live product interface differs from this redesign.
Good questions
A few things
you might be wondering.
Will I keep the software after the first year?
Yes. The license is perpetual for a single organisation. The first 12 months include support and updates; continued use does not require renewing updates.
Can I run more than one website?
The licenses cover unlimited sites, domains and administrative users for the licensed organisation. See the original license agreement for the full conditions.
Does Cradle host the website for me?
Cradle is self-hosted. Choose a compatible Linux server on your own infrastructure or with a cloud provider. You manage the deployment and its maintenance.
What if it isn’t the right fit?
The original site lists a 14-day refund policy. Read its current terms and contact Cradle directly for purchase or refund questions.
Where do I go for technical help?
Start with the documentation or email support@cradlecms.com. The team typically responds within 24 hours on working days for configuration, errors and integrations.
Ready for your
next chapter?
Take a closer look at the license that suits your plans.