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# Total CMS

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> Total CMS is a flat-file PHP content management solution built for freelance web developers and agencies that build and hand off sites to clients. It suits projects running on shared, VPS, or dedicated PHP hosting across industries including hospitality, automotive, and media.

The software is self-hosted on any PHP 8.2+ server running Apache, Nginx, Caddy, or LiteSpeed, with no database setup required. Content is stored as flat-file JSON directly on the operator's server. An Enterprise tier includes managed hosting on a dedicated VPS.

Core features include 30+ field types, Twig templating with 130+ filters and functions, a REST API with OAuth 2.1 authentication, a real CLI, webhooks and automations, and a built-in MCP server that exposes schemas and content to AI coding agents. Bundled extensions cover access control, scheduling, A/B testing, push notifications, and Algolia search. Developers control all markup and front-end tooling, while clients edit only the content areas explicitly granted to them.

Total CMS is licensed per domain with a one-time purchase and two years of updates included. A 45-day free trial with full Pro features requires no credit card. Support resources are available through bundled documentation accessible via the MCP server and CLI tooling.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Aspect Services,

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Total CMS is sold as a one-time license per domain, not a subscription. Standard is $195 and Pro is $395. Each license includes two years of updates; after that, renewing for further updates is optional, and the site keeps working whether or not you renew. Pro adds custom content schemas, external API access, OAuth, MCP write access for AI agents, and automations. A free 45-day trial includes every Pro feature, no credit card required. Volume and multi-site pricing for agencies is available on request.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- A/B Testing
- AI Framework Integration
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Proofing
- Content Publishing Options
- Content Scheduling
- Context Window Optimization
- De-Coupled Front & Back Ends
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- For Developers
- For Marketers
- Full Text Search
- Generative AI

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Web Content Management Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4471/web-content-management/software)

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/765266/Total-CMS)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/765266-Total-CMS/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/765266/Total-CMS> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/765266/Total-CMS> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/765266/Total-CMS> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/765266/Total-CMS> |

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