Dotcms AlternativesCMS Tools and other similar apps like Dotcms

Dotcms is described as 'DotCMS is an Open Source Java Content Management System licensed under the GPL 3.0. Used for managing websites, intranets and mobile applications. dotCMS' REST APIs (Headless CMS) allow you to deliver content to almost any internet connected device' and is a CMS tool in the business & commerce category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dotcms for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted, Web-based and PHP apps. The best Dotcms alternative is Drupal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dotcms are Joomla, SilverStripe, Readz and nCMS.

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dotCMS is an Open Source Java Content Management System licensed under the GPL 3.0. Used for managing websites, intranets and mobile applications. dotCMS' REST APIs (Headless CMS) allow you to deliver content to almost...

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  1. Drupal icon

    Drupal

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    Drupal is an open source platform for building amazing digital experiences. It's made by a dedicated community. Anyone can use it, and it will always be free.

    214 Drupal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Drupal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Configuration Management
    5.  Layout Builder
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Support for Bootstrap
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Data export/import
    10.  Modules

    Drupal VS Dotcms

     

    • Drupal is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Dotcms.

    • Drupal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dotcms.

    • Drupal is Free and Open SourceDotcms is also Free and Open Source
  2. Joomla icon

    Joomla

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    Joomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS), which enables you to build web sites and powerful online applications. Many aspects, including its ease-of-use and extensibility, have made Joomla the most popular web site software available.

    206 Joomla alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Home Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Modules
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for MarkDown

    Joomla VS Dotcms

     
  4. SilverStripe icon

    SilverStripe

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    SilverStripe is a free and open source Content Management System and Framework for creating, maintaining websites and web applications.

    108 SilverStripe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    CMS assets view in SilverStripe 4

    Properties

    1.  Scalable
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Object-oriented Language
    4.  Community-based
    5.  GraphQL API
    6.  REST API
    7.  Ecommerce Integration
    8. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration

    SilverStripe VS Dotcms

     
  5. Readz icon

    Readz

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    Readz is a powerful and flexible browser-based CMS for building and managing responsive websites. Forget plugins and extensions. Readz comes fully equipped with all of the design, marketing, high-speed architecture, and integration tools needed to create fully optimized pages in...

    159 Readz alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Readz screenshot 1

    Readz Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Workflow Designer
    3.  Interactive Reports
    4.  Interactive Visualization
    5.  Publishing
    6. Shopify icon  Shopify integration
    7.  Drag and Drop

    Readz VS Dotcms

     

    • Readz is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Dotcms.

    • Readz is the most popular commercial alternative to Dotcms.

    • Readz is Paid and ProprietaryDotcms is Free and Open Source
  6. nCMS icon

    nCMS

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    ?CMS is open-source content management framework, written in Java and distributed under Apache license, so you can use it in your commercial projects. ?CMS fits to large-scale projects with a lot of simultaneously working editors and to simple landing page. Inside one ?

    15 nCMS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Page management UI

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  Portable

    nCMS VS Dotcms

     

    • nCMS is the most popular Linux alternative to Dotcms.

    • nCMS is Free and Open SourceDotcms is also Free and Open Source
  7. Batflat icon

    Batflat

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    Bootstrap ready CMS for free. Just download and create kick-ass website in a few minutes.

    149 Batflat alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    • SQLite
    • Bootstrap
    Batflat screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.3.6) is from February 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Batflat VS Dotcms

     

  9. Joomla Video Plus Theme

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    Video Plus is a free joomla template suitable for building a video sharing website. The template has an attractive slide banner with stylish color

    107 Joomla Video Plus Theme alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Joomla video Plus Theme

    Joomla Video Plus Theme VS Dotcms

     
  10. Rubedo icon

    Rubedo

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    Rubedo is a powerful CMS & Ecommerce application that allows you not only to manage content but also to build communication and marketing strategy.

    48 Rubedo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Administration
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned: the last post on their website was in December 2016 and their SSL certificate is expired since January 2018. In September 2017 an issue was opened on Github to ask if the project was still alive and never received an answer https://github.com/WebTales/rubedo/issues/1477

    Rubedo Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Content targeting
    3.  Front End live editing
    4.  NoSQL database
    5.  Behavioural targeting

    Rubedo VS Dotcms

     
  11. Sitecore icon

    Sitecore

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    Sitecore A/S has produced the Sitecore content management system since 1999. They have a well established portfolio of Solution Partners worldwide and an extensive network of certified Sitecore developers.

    96 Sitecore alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Sitecore VS Dotcms

     
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    Roadiz

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    Roadiz is a modern CMS based on a node system which can handle many types of services. Based on Symfony components and Doctrine ORM, it allows you to create your data schema from scratch and to organise your content as you want.

    121 Roadiz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Roadiz Features

    1.  Backend

    Roadiz VS Dotcms

     
  13. Jahia icon

    Jahia

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    Jahia is a WCM with a user interface built using Google Web Toolkit and stores its content using the JCR API default implementation Apache Jackrabbit.

    10 Jahia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main editing user interface

    Jahia Features

    1.  Portal

    Jahia VS Dotcms

     
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    Magnolia CMS

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    Magnolia is an open Java CMS that delivers smartphone simplicity on an enterprise-scale. The mobile-inspired HTML5 user interface works through customisable, task-focused Apps, a notification stream called the Pulse, and a system of Favorites for quickly accessing the workspace.

    8 Magnolia CMS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Magnolia Apps Launch Screen

    Magnolia CMS VS Dotcms

     
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