Boring CMS AlternativesCMS Tools and other similar apps like Boring CMS

Apps similar to Boring CMS include Directus, which has a free version. Other options are bknd.io, Strapi, Cockpit and Payload CMS. In total there are six CMS Tools like Boring CMS for self-hosting and the web.

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  1. Directus icon
     35 likes

    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    232 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Ubuntu
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    • Heroku
    • DigitalOcean
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  2. bknd.io icon
     8 likes

    Modular visual backend offering integrated database, authentication, media, and workflow management, supports SQLite, Postgres, cloud DBs, AWS S3, flexible deployment across major runtimes, open source, built for universal compatibility and direct control.

    24 bknd.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Strapi icon
     39 likes

    Strapi enables developers to build projects faster by providing a customizable API out of the box and giving them the freedom to use their favorite tools. Content teams use Strapi to autonomously manage all types of content and distribute it from one CMS to any channel be it...

    99 Strapi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Cockpit icon
     19 likes

    Cockpit was born out of the need of building a simple dynamic site. Sure, Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal and all the other full-stack content management systems are possible solutions for that task ... but let's be honest, often they are just too bloated and too time consuming to...

    60 Cockpit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • SQLite
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  5. Payload CMS icon
     3 likes

    Payload is a CMS designed for developers from the ground up to deliver them what they need to build great digital products. If you know JavaScript, you know Payload. It's a code-first CMS, which allows you to build whatever you want in JavaScript or TypeScript - reducing...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • Typescript
    • MongoDB
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  6. Prepr CMS icon
     1 like

    Prepr CMS: The headless CMS for lead-gen websites Manage content effortlessly, deliver personalized experiences, and build a fast, high-performance website that turns visitors into leads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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