STOA's verdictFor builders
Statamic is best for small businesses that have a developer on staff or budget to hire one, since it's built on Laravel and requires technical know-how to set up.
The flat-file approach means no database headaches and fast performance, but if you're a non-technical owner hoping to manage your own site, you'll hit a wall quickly. It's a solid tool for the right team, but overkill for most small businesses who'd be better served by WordPress or Squarespace.
For builders · not rated for ownersWhy no rating
Statamic needs a developer to set up and use, so we don't give it an owner rating. Here is how each factor looks for a small team that has a developer.
- SMB Fit
Built for teams with a developer; Core is free with one admin account, and Pro adds unlimited users and roles for a team.statamic.com (source, opens in a new tab)
