WinterCMS

Self-Hosted

Open-source CMS for building customizable conference websites

Overview

WinterCMS is a lightweight, Laravel-powered open-source CMS ideal for conference management. It offers a modular plugin system to add event schedules, speaker profiles, and registration forms. The intuitive drag-and-drop backend simplifies content edits, while responsive themes ensure mobile-friendly experiences. Deployable via Docker, shared hosting, or VPS (requires PHP 7.4+ and MySQL/PostgreSQL), it provides full control without vendor lock-in—perfect for teams needing a flexible platform for their events.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  wintercms:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: wintercms
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Modular plugins for conference tools (schedules, registrations)
Drag-and-drop content management backend
Responsive theme support for mobile-friendly event sites

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is WinterCMS hard to install?

WinterCMS is easy to install with Docker for quick deployment, or manual setup using PHP 7.4+ and a database. Step-by-step guides in the documentation simplify both processes.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary conference tools?

Yes—WinterCMS gives full control over your conference website’s design and data. While it lacks pre-built event tools, plugins let you add schedules, registrations, and more at no cost.

? Is WinterCMS completely free?

Yes—WinterCMS is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute for any conference or event project.

Top Alternatives

Eventbrite (proprietary all-in-one conference platform) Search Google

Cvent (enterprise-grade proprietary event management) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ No licensing fees (open-source MIT license)
⊕ Flexible customization via Laravel framework
⊕ Multiple deployment options (Docker, shared hosting, VPS)

Cons

⊖ Requires basic PHP/database knowledge for setup
⊖ Conference-specific features need plugin installation
⊖ Limited out-of-the-box event management tools