What makes Concrete CMS different from WordPress?

The biggest difference is in-context editing — you edit content directly on the live page rather than in a separate admin panel. This makes it extremely intuitive for non-technical editors. It also has built-in versioning and approval workflows.

Is Concrete CMS suitable for large organizations?

Yes. With granular permissions, workflow approvals, and enterprise-grade security, Concrete CMS is well-suited for organizations that need strict content governance. The U.S. Army uses it for this reason.

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Concrete CMS

Concrete CMS (formerly concrete5) is an open-source CMS known for its intuitive in-context editing — content editors can make changes directly on the live page without navigating a complex admin panel. Trusted by organizations like the U.S. Army and Portland State University, it combines ease of use with enterprise-level features like granular permissions, versioning, and workflow approvals. Concrete CMS is ideal for organizations that need non-technical staff to manage content confidently and independently.

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What we offer

01In-Context Visual Editing

02Custom Block Development

03Theme Development & Customization

04Workflow & Content Approval Systems

05Version Control & Page History

06Granular Permission Management

07Multi-language Support

08Form Builder & Data Collection

09SEO & Analytics Tools

10Integration with External Systems

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