Craft CMS Alternative: Zero-Config AI & Serverless
Craft requires heavy dev setup. Decipher CMS is ready instantly with AI generation, SEO scoring, and serverless infrastructure for $19.99/mo.
Everything Craft CMS does —
plus everything it doesn't.
Craft requires heavy dev setup.
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Why teams outgrow Craft CMS
Craft CMS is loved by developers for its clean data model, but for clients, it can be a 'Money Pit'. Setting up Craft requires significant development time to configure fields, sections, and Twig templates.
There is no 'default' state; you build everything from scratch. Maintenance is also an issue; Craft updates often require developer intervention.
For a marketing team, this means that every new landing page type or feature request requires a budget approval for development hours.
A content production engine — not just a database.
Decipher CMS offers the flexibility of Craft without the setup fatigue. It comes pre-loaded with 'AI Content Automation' tools.
You don't need to build an SEO plugin; 'Real-time SEO Scoring' is native. You don't need to build an API; it's auto-generated.
Decipher allows marketers to be self-sufficient. 'AI Image & Visual Creation' allows for asset generation without leaving the CMS.
It is a 'Turnkey' solution for headless content management.
Stop building from scratch. Start publishing immediately with Decipher.
Enterprise-grade architecture —
without the enterprise complexity.
Craft is typically hosted on a VPS (Virtual Private Server) which has single points of failure. Decipher is 'Serverless' (Firebase).
It handles traffic surges automatically and requires zero server maintenance. 'Identity Aware Proxy' provides a security wrapper that is far superior to standard PHP session management.
You get 'Bank-level security' without hiring a security consultant.
Pricing that doesn't punish growth.
Transparent plans that scale with your content — not against you.
Individual
For creators & growing teams
- AI-powered content generation
- Built-in SEO optimization
- Unlimited content pages
- Custom domain & branding
- Priority support
Enterprise
For large teams & organizations
- Everything in Individual
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO & advanced security (IAP)
- Custom integrations & API
- SLA & premium support
- Data residency options
Total Cost of Ownership
Craft has a solo license fee plus annual renewal costs, plus the cost of plugins (which are often paid in the Craft ecosystem). Decipher’s $19.99/mo plan is all-inclusive.
You get the CMS, the hosting, the AI, and the updates. For agencies, Decipher’s 'White Labeling' and 'Private Infrastructure' options offer a recurring revenue model that is easier to manage than maintaining dozens of individual Craft installs.
Build a better CMS experience —
without starting from scratch.
Craft requires heavy dev setup.