Onyx
Since 2002, Onyx has been revolutionizing the way businesses manage web content. Onyx is a powerful, user-friendly CMS that comes packed with an integrated e-commerce solution, giving website administrators a seamless experience in managing content and products all from a single platform.
- Target Audience | Website Admins
- Solving Problem | User-Friendly Content Management
- Technology | PHP · Symfony · PostgreSQL
- Lifespan | 2002 - 2024
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Over
20
years of development
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Used by
100+
businesses
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More than
3,000
commits on GitHub
Product Overview
Featuring powerful content management tools and advanced e-commerce capabilities, Onyx is designed to streamline the workflow of website administrators, making it easier to manage content updates and efficiently handle online retail operations.
Built with PHP, Symfony, PostgreSQL, Onyx offers an all-in-one solution tailored for businesses that need user-friendly content updates and seamless e-commerce functionality in one system. Additionally, Onyx is open-source under the BSD License, making it accessible to a wide audience while offering enterprise licensing options for businesses seeking additional customizations and support.
Onyx primarily caters to Website Administrators who manage business websites, e-commerce platforms, or any digital business presence. These administrators can span across industries – from retail apparel stores to lifestyle blogs, professional service offerings, and even multinational corporations running multilingual websites. With the integrated CMS and e-commerce system, Onyx effectively addresses the need to streamline both content and product management processes in one easy-to-manage system.
The Problem Onyx Solves
Featuring powerful content management tools and advanced e-commerce capabilities, Onyx is designed to streamline the workflow of website administrators, making it easier to manage content updates and efficiently handle online retail operations.
Traditionally, businesses have relied on separate platforms to manage their websites and e-commerce operations, increasing complexity and the potential for incompatibilities when these systems try to communicate with one another. For instance, updating content in the CMS can create misalignments with the e-commerce platform when they are not natively integrated.
Onyx solves this challenge by offering an all-in-one system that combines a fully-featured CMS with built-in e-commerce functionality. Website administrators no longer need to worry about synchronizing different platforms or troubleshooting integration issues, as both the CMS and e-commerce components work homogeneously within the system.
Additionally, Onyx places a core emphasis on user-friendly content updates. It incorporates in-context (front-end) editing, allowing administrators to make changes visually, in real-time, without complicated backend procedures.
“Jing Tea defines the standard of online teashops. It would not be able to do so without the excellent functionality of Laposa's Onyx.”
Key Features at a Glance
Built using industry-leading technologies like PHP, Symfony, and PostgreSQL, and optimized over two decades of active development, Onyx offers a robust, scalable solution that blends flexibility with simplicity.
- CMS + e-commerce in a Single System Easily manage your content and products in one place with built-in full integration. Update your website’s content, add products, manage stock, process orders, and track customer data without the need for external plugins or separate systems.
- Effortless Front-End Editing Experience the simplicity of in-context, front-end content updates. Make alterations directly on the live site through a user-friendly interface. Updating your layout, products, or even blog posts has never been this easy.
- Modular & Flexible Design Onyx is designed for versatility. Using a fluid layout system supported by Fibonacci-based designs, you can create and nest content layouts with ease. Whether you need one, two, or six columns, Onyx has you covered.
- Complete Responsive Framework Build perfectly responsive websites with a complete HTML/CSS framework that lets you deliver a consistent and polished experience across devices. Use the same core HTML and CSS structure for multiple projects or sub-websites and customize branding as needed.
- Open Source & Enterprise Ready Onyx is available for free under the New BSD License, allowing for complete flexibility and transparency. For those with larger or mission-critical needs, an enterprise license is also available with additional support options.
- SEO & Speed Optimization With embedded SEO tools, Onyx ensures your website performs optimally on search engines. Coupled with a fast, lightweight PHP-Symfony backend, your pages will load quickly, keeping both users and search engines happy.
Open Source
As part of Laposa’s ongoing commitment to the open-source community, Onyx is proudly offered under the New BSD License — a permissive open-source license that encourages innovation and collaboration.
We’re dedicated to fostering transparency, promoting knowledge sharing, and empowering developers around the world. Whether you're looking to contribute or simply want to understand the inner workings of Onyx, visiting our GitHub repository is the perfect place to start!
Explore the Onyx on GitHub
Longevity and Continuous Innovation
Onyx has grown and adapted since its first version release.
It has been in use across hundreds of businesses worldwide, and its community continues to expand. Regular version reviews, feature updates, and long-term technical support underscore Onyx’s focus on long-term sustainability.
By focusing on simplicity, flexibility, and feature completeness, Onyx remains a highly relevant, continually evolving solution for a wide variety of web-based businesses, especially those that require a robust platform for content management and e-commerce.
Case Studies
Discover how businesses around the world have leveraged Onyx CMS to achieve success. From seamless content management to fully integrated e-commerce solutions, these case studies showcase the versatility and power of our platform in real-world applications.
Next Step
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