Web-based WordPress Alternatives

There are many alternatives to WordPress as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is Ghost. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Ghost or Blogger. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WordPress and loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to WordPress are Squarespace, Webflow, Bear Blog and ProcessWire.

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WordPress alternatives are mainly Website Builders, but if you're looking for Blog Publishing Tools or CMS Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, .NET Framework, Website Builder, Linux, Free, Self-Hosted + Open Source and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WordPress.
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  1. Ghost icon

    Ghost

     259 likes

    Launched in 2013, Ghost is a modern blogging platform that you can self-host or pay for a hosted version (a bit like WordPress). But unlike the three CMS mentioned above, it's not based on PHP but on NodeJS, which can be a good thing for JavaScript developers. Ghost has a very sleek interface and offers useful tools like subscriptions, memberships, analytics, and integrations to easily grow your audience. You can also download beautiful themes from their marketplace to speed up the process of launching your website.

    280 Ghost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Node.JS
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    Blogger

     227 likes

    Yes, the famous Blogger is still alive! Launched in 1999, and bought in 2003 by Google, it's the veteran of this list. It's a free blogging platform that offers most of the features you would need for blogging: a commenting system, built-in social features, ease of use, templates, the ability to use your own domain name… It's more limited than WordPress, but if what you're looking for is a simple solution to publish blog posts, this might be a good fit for you.

    201 Blogger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  4. Medium icon

    Medium

     183 likes

    Medium is a new place on the Internet where people share ideas and stories that are longer than 140 characters and not just for friends. It’s designed for little stories that make your day better and manifestos that change the world.

    137 Medium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Mozello icon
    Mozello

    User-friendly platform for creating mobile-friendly sites, blogs, and stores quickly. Features include SEO tools, multilingual support, and complete hosting management with no tech skills needed.

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    Squarespace

     84 likes

    Squarespace is a versatile CMS, suitable for bloggers, e-commerce, companies wanting to present their activity, musicians, photographers… The platform has few themes, but they are all of high quality. The administration interface is clear and well-thought-out - which has not always been the case. Several statistical data are also provided: page views, RSS feed subscriptions, most popular pages… Squarespace is proprietary and doesn't offer any option to self-host it, so you'll have to pay between $12 and $54 per month to get started.

    361 Squarespace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Webflow icon

    Webflow

     89 likes

    Build custom websites using Webflow's platform with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Design, animate, collaborate, and host responsive sites, generating clean code. Users enjoy CMS integration for content, SEO control, and globalized experiences. Transform unstyled elements into reusable components.

    260 Webflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Bear Blog icon

    Bear Blog

     45 likes

    Privacy-first, no-nonsense, super-fast blogging. No trackers, no JavaScript, no stylesheets. Just your words.

    89 Bear Blog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    ProcessWire

     165 likes

    ProcessWire is a free and open source content management framework (CMF) and content management system (CMS). The backend is clean and structured for easy handling. This tool gives you all the freedom you need to design your website. It is not as well known as the giant WordPress or its competitors Joomla and Drupal, but this lightweight software stands out from the competition with certain advantages (ease of use, security, stable API, page templates…).

    110 ProcessWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  11. Frappe Builder icon

    Frappe Builder

     14 likes

    Frappe Builder is an open-source low-code website builder built on the Frappe Framework, designed for simplicity, speed, and flexibility. Craft beautiful websites effortlessly with an intuitive visual builder.

    34 Frappe Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux
    • Docker
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    WriteFreely

     48 likes

    WriteFreely is an open-source, minimalist, federated, self-hosted blogging platform. It was built for and by Write.as and can be used to power a similar community or just a single blog.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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    Framer

     29 likes

    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer handoff for efficient workflow.

    101 Framer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  15. Known icon

    Known

     83 likes

    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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