# Automad vs Bolt CMS — Fit & Features

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Author: Sandeep (https://trutool.co/authors/sandeep)

Compare Automad and Bolt CMS by use case, features, limitations, and evaluation questions.

## Compare fit, features, and limitations

### Automad
Automad is a fast and lightweight flat-file content management system and template engine for creatives that can be used in a monolithic or headless mode.
Best fit: People and teams evaluating content management systems for a specific workflow.
- Core product workflow
Before you choose: Test a representative task, inspect outputs, and confirm integrations, permissions, data handling, licensing, and current costs.
Pricing: https://automad.org
- [Read Automad profile](https://trutool.co/tools/automad): Read Automad profile

### Bolt CMS
Bolt is the only CMS that aims to make all users happy. Whether you are developer, frontend designer or content creator. Install the standard Bolt theme to get….
Best fit: People and teams evaluating content management systems for a specific workflow.
- Core product workflow
Before you choose: Test a representative task, inspect outputs, and confirm integrations, permissions, data handling, licensing, and current costs.
Pricing: https://boltcms.io
- [Read Bolt CMS profile](https://trutool.co/tools/bolt-cms): Read Bolt CMS profile