Show HN: A self-hosted PHP platform combining CMS, e-commerce and more, built-in

Vale is an open-source, self-hosted platform that combines a content management system with e-commerce and related site tools. It is designed as a lightweight alternative to systems assembled from many plugins: its features come in one package and can be switched on or off to suit a site’s needs. Vale runs on PHP 8.3 or later, supports MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and PostgreSQL, and is intended to work on shared hosting as well as VPSs and small devices such as a Raspberry Pi. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and uses Slim 4 and PSR standards.

The platform’s content editor supports visual block-based writing, Markdown, direct HTML editing, and embedded forms, products, media, and newsletters. Other built-in tools include privacy-oriented analytics without third-party scripts, with traffic-source and visitor breakdowns, plus storefront features for physical and digital goods, subscriptions, coupons, checkout, order management, payments, shipping, and taxes. Product imports from services such as WooCommerce, Shopify, and eBay are also offered. Vale additionally includes newsletters, forms, comments, security features, an API, and hooks, alongside settings for tailoring privacy, performance, and system behavior. The site presents Vale as available to try and documents its features, while inviting prospective users to support its Kickstarter or join a waitlist.