Squarespace AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CMS Tools

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

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  1. WordPress icon
     1700 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.

    161 WordPress alternatives

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    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  2. Ghost icon
     264 likes

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

    295 Ghost alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Node.JS
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  3. Silex icon
     89 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.

    142 Silex alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. EmDash CMS icon
     14 likes

    Full-stack TypeScript CMS built on Astro and Cloudflare featuring extensible architecture, sandboxed plugins in Worker isolates, WordPress migration, visual schema builder, role-based access, rich text editing, AI integration, media management, and open source deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Typescript
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  5. Directus icon
     34 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.

    228 Directus alternatives

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    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  6. ProcessWire icon
     166 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.

    113 ProcessWire alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  7. Plasmic icon
     8 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Pixpa icon
     21 likes

    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.

    328 Pixpa alternatives

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

    94 Builder.io alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Microweber icon
     43 likes

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

    40 Microweber alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  11. spurtCMS icon
     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.

    59 spurtCMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  12. Concrete CMS icon
     88 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.

    102 Concrete CMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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