Total CMS 3

Cotent Management. Reimagined.

Total CMS 3 is a flexible, drop-in content management system designed for modern websites. It lets you manage dynamic content like blogs, galleries, files, downloads, images, and more without databases, complicated setup, or server headaches. Our free Stacks addon makes it easy to drag, drop, and publish dynamic content directly inside your layouts. No coding required (unless you want it). Publish and go. No database. No lock-in. Licensed per domain.

Key Features

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Total CMS 3

A modern, file-based content management system built for Stacks. No database required. No server configuration. Just simple, powerful content management.

PHP 8.2+ No Database Twig Templates REST API
15+
Content Types
30+
Form Fields
50+
Twig Filters
0
Database Tables

Everything You Need

Total CMS includes all the tools you need to build dynamic, content-driven websites.

  • 🗃

    No Database Required

    Store all your content in simple JSON files. No MySQL, no server configuration, just files you can control and deploy anywhere.

  • 📝

    Pre-Built Admin Dashboard

    Manage your content with an intuitive, user-friendly interface designed for editors of all skill levels.

  • 📷

    Smart Image Processing

    Resize, crop, and optimize images on-the-fly. Add watermarks, extract EXIF data, and generate responsive srcsets automatically.

  • 🔒

    Built-in Security

    User authentication, CSRF protection, brute force prevention, and SVG sanitization included out of the box.

  • Multi-Layer Caching

    Intelligent caching with automatic failover. APCu, Redis, Memcached, or filesystem—Total CMS picks the fastest available option.

  • 📦

    One-Click Backups

    Export entire projects instantly with JumpStart. Perfect for backups, migrations, or creating reusable starter kits.

Schemas

Schemas define the structure of your content. Each type provides specialized editing interfaces and validation rules designed for that specific content type.

  • 15+ built-in content types ready to use
  • Blog posts with categories, tags, and scheduling
  • Galleries with drag-and-drop image management
  • Pro users can create unlimited custom schemas
Schema editor in Total CMS
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
Text, Number, Date, Toggle, URL
Image, Gallery, File, SVG
Styled Text (Rich Editor)
Color, Email, Code, Feed
Blog (posts, categories, tags)
Depot (file library)
Custom Schemas

ImageWorks

Powerful on-the-fly image processing. Resize, crop, and transform images dynamically without storing multiple versions on your server.

  • Smart focal point detection for perfect crops
  • Automatic responsive image generation
  • EXIF metadata extraction for alt text
  • Text and image watermarks with custom fonts
ImageWorks processing
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
Dynamic Resize & Crop
Format Conversion & Optimization
Image Watermarks
Text Watermarks (custom fonts)

Client-Ready Dashboard

A clean, intuitive admin interface that clients can use without training. Customize the branding to make it yours.

  • Simple interface clients can use immediately
  • Whitelabel with your logo and colors
  • Access groups to control who can edit what
  • Built-in email notifications with templates
Admin Dashboard
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
Admin Dashboard
Basic Whitelabel (logo, colors)
Full Whitelabel (complete rebrand)
Access Groups
Email Templates & Mailer
Twig Templates

Twig Templating

Full Twig integration with 50+ custom filters and functions designed specifically for content management. Test templates live in the Playground.

  • Powerful CMS Grid tag for content loops
  • Custom filters for dates, text, colors, and more
  • Factory data for realistic test content
  • QR codes and barcodes in templates
Twig Playground
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
Template Playground
CMS Grid & Custom Filters
Factory Data
QR Codes
Barcodes

Data Access

Access your content however you need it. Generate RSS feeds, sitemaps, export to CSV, or build headless applications with the REST API.

  • Automatic RSS feed generation
  • SEO-friendly XML sitemaps
  • Export data as CSV or JSON
  • Full REST API for headless CMS
Data Access
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
RSS Feeds
XML Sitemaps
CSV & JSON Export
JumpStart (backup/restore)
PHP API
REST API
API Keys

Easy Upgrades

Already using another CMS? Total CMS makes it easy to migrate your content with built-in import tools.

  • Automatic Total CMS 1 migration
  • Alloy CMS content import
  • CSV bulk import for spreadsheets
  • JSON import for structured data
Migration tools

Form Actions

Control what happens after form submissions. Send emails, trigger webhooks, or redirect users. Chain multiple actions together for complex workflows.

  • Email notifications with templates
  • Webhook integrations (Zapier, Make, etc.)
  • Smart redirects after submission
  • Chain multiple actions together
Form Actions
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
Redirect / Refresh / Back
Redirect to Object
Email Notifications
Webhooks

Admin Utilities

Everything you need to manage your site is built right in. No plugins, no extensions, no extra costs.

  • Cache manager with one-click clearing
  • Image batch processor
  • Background job queue
  • Log analyzer for debugging
  • Pretty URL builder
Admin Tools

30+ Field Types

Build any form you can imagine with our comprehensive field library. From simple text inputs to complex gallery uploaders, each field type provides the right editing experience.

  • Text, number, date, time, phone, email
  • Image and gallery uploaders
  • Rich text editor with markdown
  • Selects, checkboxes, radio buttons
  • Color pickers with OKLCH support
Form Builder
Feature
Lite
Standard
Pro
Basic Fields (text, number, date, etc.)
Media Fields (image, gallery, file)
Select & Radio
Multi-Select & Multi-Checkbox
List Field
Depot Field
Deck (repeatable sections)

Smart upgrades, built right in.

To keep upgrades simple and error-free, they are not purchased through this website. Instead, Total CMS 3 includes a built-in store in the admin dashboard that automatically recognizes your domain and license and shows only the upgrade paths available to you. The pricing below is provided as a reference — your dashboard will always present the correct options and pricing for your license.

From / To
Lite
Standard
Pro
New Purchase
$79
$159
$359
Total CMS 1
$119
$299
T3 Lite
$99
$319
T3 Standard
$229
T3 Pro

Buy once. Use forever. Update when you want.

Total CMS 3 includes two years of free updates and feature releases with every license. When that period ends, you’re free to renew updates only if it benefits you. Your installed version will never stop working, even if updates expire. This is not a subscription. You own your license, your software, and your workflow.

Edition
1 Year
5 Years
Lite
$19
$79
Standard
$39
$149
Pro
$79
$299

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