October CMS Overview

October CMS leverages the Laravel PHP Framework to deliver a self-hosted content management solution tailored for developers. Its standout feature is simplicity, making it accessible while maintaining robust capabilities. This platform is designed to streamline the development process, focusing on ease of use without sacrificing functionality. Notably, October CMS has garnered industry recognition, underscoring its effectiveness and reliability. It supports a wide range of development needs, offering flexibility for custom projects. Its developer-centric approach is evident in its architecture, facilitating efficient project management and deployment. October CMS is particularly advantageous for developers seeking a straightforward yet powerful CMS that integrates seamlessly with existing workflows. This combination of simplicity and power positions October CMS as a competitive choice for developers looking to optimize content management processes.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Competitive Intelligence, Content Management, Social Media Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using October CMS.

Other use cases:

  • Engagement Management
  • Onboarding
  • Workflow Management
  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Contract Management
  • Community Building
  • Knowledge Management
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Business Priorities

Improve Efficiency and Acquire Customers are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using October CMS.

October CMS Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

October CMS works with different mediums / channels such as User Generated Content. Blogs. Website etc.

October CMS's features include Widgets, and Templates. and October CMS support capabilities include Chat Support, Email Support, Phone Support, etc. also October CMS analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...For the October CMS benchmark, we utilized the free Clean Blog theme. ..." The Definitive PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 Benchmarks (2020)
"...Similarly, the post content property is $post->post_content in WordPress and $post->content in October CMS...." Abstracting WordPress Code To Reuse With Other CMSs: Implementation (Part 2)
"...Following October's growing popularity, its marketplace has received a constant stream of new offerings: It currently boasts 915 plugins, comprising most of the functionalities required for our websites (blogging, SEO, e-commerce, analytics, email, galleries, maps, security, social, user management, and others), and 150+ themes...." Building An E-Commerce Site With October CMS And Shopaholic

October CMS, belong to a category of solutions that help Content Management Systems. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

October-CMS, based on the Laravel Framework, is a self-hosted and award-winning PHP platform. It offers extensive customization and robust features for developers.

Popular Business Setting

for October CMS

Top Industries

  • Utilities
  • Education

Popular in

  • Mid Market
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business

October CMS is popular in Utilities, and Education, and is widely used by Mid Market, Enterprise, and Small Business.

October CMS Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What solutions does October CMS provide for Competitive Intelligence?

How does October CMS address your Content Management Challenges?

8 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well October CMS solved their Content Management Systems needs. Cuspera uses 297 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Content Management Systems needs.

Publipresse - Marketing And Advertising - Small

October CMS helped Publipresse cut development time in half compared to Drupal. The agency switched all projects to October CMS within six months. Publipresse found the backoffice simple and intuitiv...e, saving time on training and support. Their web designers gained full control over markup, improving design quality. Publipresse now delivers custom web solutions faster for clients in many industries.

 

Michał Płodowski - Information Technology And Services - Small

Poland

Form Builder became the top paid plugin on the October CMS marketplace, used in over 1,000 projects. Michał Płodowski created it to solve the problem of limited form plugins for his client work. He b...uilt the first version in three weeks, focusing on simplicity and quality. The plugin's clear documentation and responsive support helped drive its popularity. Michał earned several thousand dollars from sales, making it a reliable passive income source.

 

Charis Ketikidis - Information Technology And Services - Small

Thessaloniki, Greece

October CMS helped Charis Ketikidis build and sell high-quality website themes. He switched from other CMS platforms to October CMS for its flexibility and ease of use. Charis created several top-per...forming themes and custom web projects for clients. He found development time was reduced and customer support became easier. The marketplace enabled him to reach more users and grow his business.

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Peers used October CMS for competitive intelligence and content management

October CMS Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

3.10/5

Read Reviews (38)
Analytics

2.74/5

Read Reviews (8)
CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

3.10/5

Read Reviews (38)
Analytics

2.74/5

Read Reviews (8)

Software Failure Risk Guidance

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for October CMS

Overall Risk Meter

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Top Failure Risks for October CMS

OctoberCMS News

Product

Endor Patches | CVE-2021-32648, octobercms in a CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework.

OctoberCMS has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2021-32648) in its CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. The vulnerability allowed attackers to gain account access through a crafted request. The issue is resolved in Build 472 and version 1.1.5, enhancing the platform's security.

Product

eCommerce for October CMS v4.2 is here!

October CMS has released version 4.2, introducing Meloncart, a native eCommerce platform. Meloncart offers a customizable online store with features like product catalogs, order management, and multiple payment gateways. The update also includes a backend overhaul with Vue 3, native ES Modules support, and enhanced data table functionalities. Docker support has been improved for easier deployment, and security measures have been strengthened.

Product

Introducing Larajax in October CMS v4.1

October CMS has launched version 4.1, introducing Larajax, a standalone AJAX library for the Laravel ecosystem, and the Gateway API for partners to automate project workflows. The update also includes template caching, multisite traffic statistics, and various performance improvements.

OctoberCMS Profile

Company Name

OctoberCMS

Company Website

https://octobercms.com/

HQ Location

Employees

11-50

Social

Financials

PRIVATE