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Total CMS vs Nore

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Total CMS compared with Nore
DetailTotal CMS logo Total CMSNore logo Nore
What it doesFlat-file PHP CMS with a built-in MCP server. Build by hand, in a web builder or with an AI agent — clients edit only what you allow. Write in Notion, publish a polished blog in minutes
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingStandard: $195 one-time per domain. Pro: $395 one-time per domain. Enterprise: custom pricing available. All licenses include two years of updates; after that the license converts to perpetual at no additional cost. No subscription fees. Free trial: 7 days of Pro with no card required. Pro: $5/month (one-time activation, no subscription, supports up to 3 sites and 100 emails per month)
Key features
  • Flat-file JSON storage with no database required
  • Built-in MCP server for AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT
  • Twig templating engine with CMS-specific filters and functions
  • REST API with API keys and OAuth 2.1 authentication
  • Command-line tool (tcms) for content, sync, and deployments
  • Image processing with watermarking and OKLCH color handling
  • Passkey (WebAuthn) authentication and member logins
  • Publish content directly from a Notion database without moving to another editor
  • Automated release workflow with preview and review before publishing
  • Support for custom domains and SSL certificates
  • SEO controls including metadata, Open Graph, sitemap, and robots file
  • Email subscriptions with included monthly email credits
  • Multiple theme options with custom styling
  • Password-protected posts for access control
  • Analytics integration to track reader engagement
  • RSS and sitemap support for content distribution
  • Manage up to 3 sites from a single account
What makes it different
  • One-time license per domain with perpetual use after two years of updates
  • Content stays on your server with no platform dependency or subscription
  • AI agents and human editors use the same access controls and permissions
  • Built-in MCP server ships with the CMS, not as a bolt-on plugin
  • Keep your existing Notion writing workflow without switching to a new editor
  • One-time activation pricing with no automatic recurring charges
  • Complete publishing infrastructure including domains, analytics, and email built into one platform
  • Release workflow with explicit review of changes before publishing
  • No code, deployment, or server management required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)41 +1 (up) since last check27 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)194
Citation Flow (Majestic)3121
Referring domains (Majestic)4023

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