ExpressionEngine AlternativesBlog Publishing & CMS Tools like ExpressionEngine

ExpressionEngine is described as 'CMS is the most secure, flexible, extensible, and user friendly Open Source CMS on the planet' and is a Blog Publishing tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ExpressionEngine, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best ExpressionEngine alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to ExpressionEngine are Tumblr, Ghost, Drupal and Joomla.

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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

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    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

    105 WordPress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    • WordPress is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ExpressionEngine.

    • WordPress is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ExpressionEngine.

    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceExpressionEngine is Free and Open Source
    • WordPress is CustomizableExpressionEngine is not according to our users
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    Tumblr

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    Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

    111 Tumblr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Ghost icon

    Ghost

     250 likes
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    The world's most popular modern publishing platform for creating a new media platform.

    272 Ghost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     491 likes
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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.

    206 Drupal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  7. Joomla icon

    Joomla

     350 likes
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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.

    201 Joomla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    ProcessWire

     164 likes
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    ProcessWire is a friendly and powerful open source CMS and CMF with an exceptionally strong foundation. With all custom fields, an easy-to-use jQuery-inspired API, and a powerful page selector engine, ProcessWire will rise to any task.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    It is getting exceptionally strong lately with the version 3 becoming mature.

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    • ProcessWire is Free and Open SourceExpressionEngine is also Free and Open Source
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    Directus

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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    Squarespace

     84 likes
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    Site-building platform offering drag-and-drop customization, ecommerce tools, free domain for a year, and diverse templates, along with marketing and analytics tools. Provides reliable hosting, security, and 24/7 support.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Squarespace is the most popular SaaS alternative to ExpressionEngine.

    • Squarespace is the most popular commercial alternative to ExpressionEngine.

    • Squarespace is Paid and ProprietaryExpressionEngine is Free and Open Source
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    DEV Community

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    Where programmers share ideas and help each other grow. It is an online community for sharing and discovering great ideas, having debates, and making friends. Anyone can share articles, questions, discussions, etc. as long as they have the rights to the words they are sharing.

    295 DEV Community alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    MODX

     77 likes
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    The MODX Digital Experience Platform gives you everything you need to build, host, and maintain amazing websites your way. Gain complete control over your creative vision without restriction or compromise.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PHP
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    Pixpa

     20 likes
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    A comprehensive platform aiding photographers, designers, and artists to easily build portfolio websites, manage clients, sell products, and publish blogs without any coding. It offers a drag-and-drop interface, customizable themes, fast hosting, and affordable pricing, making online presence management effortless.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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