ExpressionEngine Alternatives

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 Ghost, Tumblr, Drupal and Joomla.

Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
ExpressionEngine alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Surreal CMS icon
     2 likes

    A simple content management system built for designers.

    Content management that’s amazingly simple!

    With Surreal CMS, theres absolutely nothing to install. Just enter your website’s FTP info and you’re connected! Within minutes, you can enable webpages, add content regions, ass.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Xoops icon
     3 likes

    XOOPS CMS is an extensible, OO (Object Oriented), easy to use dynamic web content management system (CMS) written in PHP. XOOPS is the ideal tool for developing small to large dynamic community websites, intra company portals, corporate portals, weblogs and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. Gila CMS icon
     2 likes

    Gila CMS is an open source content management system. Made with PHP7 and MySQL. You can use it for your blog, web store and personalise it for your business needs.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  4. Hero is an all-in-one website publishing system and ecommerce framework designed to make building websites and web applications easy, fast, and profitable. It is specifically built to power subscription websites, large content sites, shopping carts, and membership websites with...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5.  1 like

    Greymatter is the original open-source Weblogging and journal software. With fully integrated comments, searching, file uploading and image handling, completely customizable output through dozens of templates and variables, multiple author support, and many other features--while...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. The FlatSiteBuilder is a very easy to use content management system and content creation tool running as a desktop application. You are able to build web content which you can host on github pages for free or any other web space provider.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Cardsetter is an affordable and easy to use website builder. Custom design and setup are included so you don't have to take on the overwhelm of building your own website. Once your site is set up by Cardsetter's expert designers, you can add content and make changes to...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Floorspace icon
     1 like

    Floorspace is a fully hosted website builder designed for vacation rental property owners. You get a beautiful website with online booking and payment processing. Sync your calendar with your Airbnb, VRBO, or other online booking platform.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. A flat-file CMS powered by a single JSON file — with a visual admin panel in 20 languages and 16 ready-made themes. No database required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Create is a website builder that allows you to make your own website. Simple to use with beautiful templates.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. A high performance CMS for PHP and MySQL. It is free, extensible and easy to use. Available in 41 languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
You are at page 9 of ExpressionEngine alternatives