Squarespace AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as CMS Tools

The best free CMS alternative to Squarespace is WordPress, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Squarespace and loads of them are free CMS Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free CMS Tool alternatives to Squarespace are Ghost, Silex, Directus and ProcessWire.

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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

     1666 likes

    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.

    108 WordPress alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about WordPress as an Alternative to Squarespace
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    WordPress doesn't provide all the visual template editing and in-place content editing tools that Squarespace does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • WordPress is CustomizableSquarespace is not according to our users
  2. Ghost icon

    Ghost

     252 likes

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

    273 Ghost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Node.JS
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    Comments about Ghost as an Alternative to Squarespace
    benni347
    Negative
    0

    Ghost = Newsletter Squarespace = Entire Page, with different section including blogs, newsletter.´, etc

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    • Ghost is Free Personal and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ghost is Privacy focusedSquarespace is not according to our users
  4. Silex icon

    Silex

     82 likes

    Create and host your websites for free, with no subscriptions, no restrictions.

    Build fast secure static websites as the front-end for your CMS of choice.

    134 Silex alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Directus icon

    Directus

     33 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.

    217 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  7. ProcessWire icon

    ProcessWire

     164 likes

    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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  8. Plasmic icon

    Plasmic

     4 likes

    Open-source visual editor enabling no-code website and app development, integration with any framework, WYSIWYG editing, dynamic content features, pre-designed UI component library, collaborative workflows, and rapid publishing for teams across disciplines.

    29 Plasmic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Builder.io

     4 likes

    Empower your entire digital team to quickly code, create, iterate, and optimize differentiated digital experiences using an API-first platform that has AI in all the right spots.

    69 Builder.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. spurtCMS icon

    spurtCMS

     6 likes

    Open-source CMS leveraging Golang for high performance; features decoupled modules for integration, inspired by major platforms, offering versatility for industries from ecommerce to events, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and bespoke solutions with community support.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  12. Concrete CMS icon

    Concrete CMS

     87 likes

    Many content management systems are focused on developer or site owner needs, but Concrete CMS truly delivers the best to both worlds. An in-context editing toolbar makes it easy to make changes as you navigate the live website.

    100 Concrete CMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  13. Microweber icon

    Microweber

     42 likes

    Microweber is free and open source, drag and drop website builder and CMS based on Laravel / PHP framework and Bootstrap.

    39 Microweber alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    Comments about Microweber as an Alternative to Squarespace
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    I searched for self-hosted alternative, but if it self hosted, it must be free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Microweber is Free and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microweber is Privacy focusedSquarespace is not according to our users
  14. Cargo icon

    Cargo

     25 likes

    Cargo evolved out of the system that runs the SpaceCollective community. We found it remarkably successful and efficient in creating visual content on the web, placing a strong emphasis on design, layout, image quality and typography.

    80 Cargo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Cargo Site Editor
     
  15. BOWWE icon

    BOWWE

     6 likes

    No-code and low-code web platform offering drag and drop builder, automatic high-quality code, mobile responsiveness, adaptable branding sections, and integrated templates for fast creation of sites, landing pages, portfolios, and scalable projects by anyone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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