Overview
Microweber is an open-source PHP CMS and e-commerce platform featuring a live drag-and-drop page builder that lets editors visually compose pages without coding. It includes a built-in online shop, product catalog, order management, and a module system for extending functionality. Microweber runs on Laravel and supports MySQL and other SQL databases. Self-host on a LAMP stack or with Docker.
Where it falls short of Squarespace
- E-commerce features are basic compared to dedicated platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce
- Relatively small community and plugin ecosystem limits third-party integrations
- Performance at scale is less proven than mature CMSes like WordPress or Joomla
- SEO tooling and built-in marketing features lag behind Squarespace
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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