Statamic · Flat-File

Statamic development: Laravel power
meets content flexibility.

Statamic is not just another CMS. It is a content platform built on Laravel, designed for developers who refuse to compromise. We build with Statamic regularly and turn that knowledge into solutions that outperform conventional CMS setups.

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Database required

100%

Git-versionable

95+

Lighthouse score target

Laravel

Framework foundation

Laravel 12

Why Statamic

Most CMS platforms force you to choose between developer experience and editorial comfort. Statamic eliminates that trade-off. Built on Laravel, version-controlled by default, a CMS developers love to build with and editors love to use.

  • Flat-file content as YAML and Markdown, no database required
  • Switch to Eloquent (MySQL or PostgreSQL) when scale demands it
  • Git-based workflow: content versioned like code
  • Laravel ecosystem at the core for endless extensibility
Comparison

Flat-File vs. Eloquent: the right storage for your project

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Flat-File (default)

  • Content as YAML and Markdown in the file system
  • Git-versionable, no database needed
  • Blazing-fast performance
  • Simple deployments
  • Natural backup via Git

Eloquent (database)

  • Content in MySQL or PostgreSQL via Eloquent ORM
  • Scales to millions of entries
  • Complex queries and relations
  • Ideal for large portals
  • Seamless Laravel integration
Core services

Three pillars. One goal.

01

Content engineering

Data models that precisely reflect your content, flexible, extensible and editor-friendly. Blueprints, fieldtypes and the Replicator page builder leave nothing to be desired.

  • Custom Blueprints with 40+ native fieldtypes
  • Replicator and Bard for modular content
  • Collections and taxonomies
  • Navigation and globals
02

Developer experience

Laravel power in the CMS, for developers who refuse to compromise. Antlers templates, Alpine.js and TailwindCSS for a fast, maintainable build.

  • Antlers templating
  • Custom tags and addons
  • Laravel integration
  • Vite build and HMR
03

Performance and scaling

Flat-file speed meets enterprise scalability. Static caching, Glide image optimization and headless delivery when you need it.

  • Static caching
  • Glide image optimization
  • Headless via REST and GraphQL
  • Multi-site and multilingual
Process

A structured development process.

011 to 2 weeks

Requirements analysis

Blueprint architecture planning: which collections, taxonomies and navigations does your project need? Workshop with your team for the optimal data model.

021 to 2 weeks

Content modelling

Define Blueprints, collections and taxonomies. Select fieldtypes, configure Replicator sets and model relationships.

033 to 6 weeks

Frontend development

Antlers templates, Alpine.js interactions and TailwindCSS styling. Responsive design, animations and performant image delivery with Glide.

042 to 4 weeks

Backend logic

Custom tags, addons and Laravel integration. Forms, search, API connections and automated workflows directly in Statamic.

051 to 2 weeks

Testing and performance

Configure static caching, image optimization and Lighthouse audit for Core Web Vitals 95+. Cross-browser and mobile testing.

06Ongoing

Launch and operations

Deployment via Git, DNS migration, SSL, uptime monitoring. Ongoing maintenance with core updates and performance reports.

Maintenance and support

Proactive protection for your investment.

Basic

from €490/mo

Ideal for Statamic websites with moderate traffic.

  • Statamic core and addon updates
  • Laravel framework updates
  • Automated backups
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Email support
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Popular

Professional

from €890/mo

For business-critical Statamic websites with priority support.

  • Everything in Basic
  • Priority support (4h response)
  • Content and editorial assistance
  • Monthly performance reports
  • 2h development budget/month
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Enterprise

from €1490/mo

For enterprise projects with the highest demands.

  • Everything in Professional
  • SLA with 99.9% uptime
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Quarterly security audits
  • 24/7 emergency hotline
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Our stack

The technology behind our Statamic solutions.

Statamic and Laravel
  • Statamic 6.x PRO
  • Laravel 12.x
  • PHP 8.3+
  • Antlers Templating
  • Blueprints
  • REST API and GraphQL
Frontend
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS v4
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Alpine.js
  • Vite
  • WebP / AVIF
Content and data
  • Flat-File (YAML/Markdown)
  • Eloquent driver
  • SQLite
  • Stache indexing
  • Static caching
  • Glide images
Integration
  • REST API / GraphQL
  • Laravel HTTP Client
  • ERP / CRM
  • HubSpot
  • Mailchimp
  • Automation
Hosting
  • Managed hosting
  • Nginx / Apache
  • Redis
  • NVMe SSD
  • CDN
  • WAF
DevOps and QA
  • Git / GitHub
  • Git-based deploys
  • Staging workflows
  • PHPUnit and Pest
  • Lighthouse CI
  • Monitoring
Security and compliance

Secure by architecture, compliant by design

Statamic has no public database to attack, no plugin ecosystem to exploit and no legacy code to maintain. Its flat-file architecture and Laravel foundation create one of the smallest attack surfaces of any CMS.

01No public database: flat-file content cannot be targeted by SQL injection
02Laravel security: CSRF protection, encryption and rate limiting built in
03Minimal dependency surface, no bloated plugin ecosystem
04Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection
05SSL/TLS encryption and HTTP security headers
06Two-factor authentication for all Control Panel access
Industry expertise

Statamic for every industry.

Financial sector and trust

Git-versioned content workflows for regulated industries. Complete audit trail via Git history and no database attack surface in flat-file mode.

Healthcare and pharma

Flat-file websites without SQL injection risk for sensitive data. Accessible Antlers templates meeting WCAG 2.1 for clinics and practices.

E-commerce and retail

Statamic as headless content layer for online shops. Content API for product descriptions, landing pages and campaigns.

Industry and manufacturing

Headless Statamic as content hub for multilingual product catalogues. REST API for seamless PIM integration and automated data flows.

Education and research

Multi-site Statamic for universities with shared Blueprints. Multilingual portals for programmes, research and campus life.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Statamic.

Start your Statamic project.

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