KeystoneJS vs Layers: What are the differences?

Developers describe KeystoneJS as "Node.js CMS and web application platform built on Express and MongoDB". Keystone is the easiest way to build database-driven websites, applications and APIs in Node.js. On the other hand, Layers is detailed as "A simple WordPress site builder". Layers is a WordPress Theme framework focused on extending the WordPress core functionality to include layout building through the WordPress Visual Customizer. A lightweight set of base options, widgets and theme templates provide a user-friendly, extensible tool for creating beautiful, WordPress-faithful websites.

KeystoneJS and Layers can be categorized as "Self-Hosted Blogging / CMS" tools.

Some of the features offered by KeystoneJS are:

• Express.js and MongoDB
• Dynamic Routes
• Database Fields

On the other hand, Layers provides the following key features:

• Preset layouts allow you to get a head start without the intimidation of a big blank canvas
• Create robust, responsive designs that look incredible on mobile phones and tablets
• Integration with WooCommerce means you can start selling right out of the box

KeystoneJS and Layers are both open source tools. KeystoneJS with 14.6K GitHub stars and 2.35K forks on GitHub appears to be more popular than Layers with 10 GitHub stars and 7 GitHub forks.