WordPress powers 43% of the web, but it wasn't built for modern development workflows. If you're tired of fighting with WordPress's database-driven architecture, FTP deployments, and plugin dependency hell, Liteshow offers a radically simpler approach.
| Feature | Liteshow | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Git-native, SQLite-powered | Database-driven (MySQL/MariaDB) |
| Version Control | Real git commits | Revision system |
| Database Setup | None (SQLite included) | Requires MySQL server |
| Deployment | Deploy anywhere (Vercel, Netlify, CF) | Requires PHP hosting |
| Content Editing | AI-powered editor + Admin UI | Classic/Gutenberg editor |
| Performance | Static-first, edge-ready | Dynamic PHP |
| Maintenance | Minimal (no DB, no PHP) | Regular updates needed |
| Target User | Developers | Everyone |
WordPress has a "revisions" feature, but it's not version control:
Liteshow difference:
Every content change is a real git commit. Branch, merge, revert, review—just like your code.
git log --oneline
a3f4c21 Update homepage hero section
b8d2e15 Add new blog post
c91f6a3 Fix typo in About pageWordPress requires:
Liteshow difference:
SQLite is a single file in your repo. No servers, no credentials, no migrations.
git clone https://github.com/yourorg/yoursite
cd yoursite
npm install
npm run dev # That's it. No database setup.WordPress's power comes from plugins. WordPress's problems come from plugins:
Liteshow difference:
Developer-first architecture. Extend with code, not plugins. No surprise breakage from plugin updates.
| Plan | WordPress | Liteshow |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Free (self-host) | Free (open source) |
| Hosting | $5-100+/mo (DB + PHP) | $0-20/mo (static hosting) |
| Plugins | $0-500+/year | Not needed |
| Maintenance | High (updates, backups) | Low (git handles it) |
Join developers who've switched to git-native content management. Your content in git, deployments simple, database a file.
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