AnonymousOverflowvsBackdrop CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AnonymousOverflow | Backdrop CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Web Application | #18 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 381 | 1 051 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 16 |
| Latest release | v1.14.1 · 25 Aug 2026 | 1.35.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Backdrop CMS scores 61/100 against 47/100 for AnonymousOverflow, so it is the safer default.
Backdrop CMS ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for AnonymousOverflow.
If you want the quickest setup, AnonymousOverflow is easier to run; Backdrop CMS needs more configuration.
Backdrop CMS is growing faster right now (+5 stars in 30 days).
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