TYPO3 AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CMS Tools

The best CMS alternative to TYPO3 is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to TYPO3 and loads of them are CMS Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CMS Tool alternatives to TYPO3 are Ghost, Drupal, Joomla and Grav.

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TYPO3 is an enterprise-class, open source CMS, used internationally to build and manage websites of all types, from small sites for non-profits to multilingual enterprise solutions for large corporations.

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TYPO3 alternatives page was last updated May 24, 2019
  1. WordPress icon
     1636 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.

    91 WordPress alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Self-deployment
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Content Management
    4.  Hostable
    5.  Ecommerce Integration
    6.  Multi-Site Management
    7.  Headless CMS
    8.  Dockerized
    9.  Google Plus integration
    10.  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Adapted article view
    12.  Social media integration
    13.  Dedicated Server Hosting
    14.  VPS Hosting
    15.  Facebook integration
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    WordPress VS TYPO3

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    Comments about WordPress as an Alternative to TYPO3
     
    Guest

    Typo 3 is an enterprise content management framework, this means it is focused in large projects. Wordpress is a content management system focused in small projects.

    Negative commentJun 24, 2017
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    spooner

    The focus in WordPress lies on posts, TYPO3 has a better overview for pages.

    Negative commentNov 25, 2018
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    • WordPress is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to TYPO3.

    • WordPress is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TYPO3.

    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceTYPO3 is Free and Open Source
    • WordPress is CustomizableTYPO3 is not according to our users
  2. Ghost icon
     236 likes

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

    278 Ghost alternatives
    Ghost screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Publishing
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Intuitive Nodes
    10.  Headless CMS
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    Ghost VS TYPO3

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    Comments about Ghost as an Alternative to TYPO3
     
    Guest

    Typo3 is a CMF Ghost a small CMS

    Negative commentJan 16, 2016
    1
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    • Ghost is Free Personal and Open SourceTYPO3 is Free and Open Source
    • Ghost is Privacy focusedTYPO3 is not according to our users
  3. Drupal icon
     483 likes

    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.

    210 Drupal alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Layout Builder
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Support for Bootstrap
    6.  Data export/import
    7.  Configuration Management
    8.  Modules
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  4. Joomla icon
     342 likes

    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.

    198 Joomla alternatives
    Home Dashboard

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Joomla Features

    1.  Modules
    Joomla iconTYPO3 Icon

    Joomla VS TYPO3

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  5. Grav icon
     132 likes

    Grav is an easy to use, yet powerful, opensource CMS that requires no database. In a nutshell, installing Grav is a matter of unzipping the file. It is fast, has sophisticated caching, and a light footprint for optimal performance.

    193 Grav alternatives
    The dashboard

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Flat File CMS
    2.  No database needed
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Twig Templating
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Content Management
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  6. Directus icon
     30 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
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  MySQL Support
    3.  REST API
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    6.  Portable
    7.  Import CSV Data
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Content Management
    12.  Dashboard
    13.  Data-management
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    Directus VS TYPO3

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  7. ProcessWire icon
     160 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.

    107 ProcessWire alternatives
    ProcessWire screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Content Management
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Custom templates
    5.  Interactive documentation
    6.  Headless CMS
    7.  Consistent UI
    8.  Front End live editing
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  8. Automad icon
     13 likes

    Automad is a file-based flat CMS and template engine. It is designed to be fully portable without any dependencies on databases or fixed locations and doesn't require any complicated setup process. All data gets stored in a human readable form.

    86 Automad alternatives
    Dashboard

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Automad Features

    1.  Flat File CMS
    2.  Front End live editing
    3.  Headless CMS
    4.  Block edit
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  9. Wagtail CMS icon
     11 likes

    Wagtail is a content management system built on Django. It's focused on user experience, and offers precise control for designers and developers.

    27 Wagtail CMS alternatives
    Wagtail CMS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Django

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Django
    3.  Built-in Image editor
    4.  Supports Multisite
    5.  Built-in Commenting System
    6.  Monitor website changes
    7.  Permission Management
    8.  Tree structure
    Wagtail CMS iconTYPO3 Icon

    Wagtail CMS VS TYPO3

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  10. MODX icon
     77 likes

    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.

    117 MODX alternatives
    MODX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    MODX Features

    1.  Publishing
    MODX iconTYPO3 Icon

    MODX VS TYPO3

    Is MODX a good alternative to TYPO3?
     
    • MODX is the most popular SaaS alternative to TYPO3.

    • MODX is Freemium and Open SourceTYPO3 is Free and Open Source
  11. Chyrp Lite icon
     7 likes

    Chyrp Lite makes it possible to host a blog on your own web server with minimal fuss. You can have a traditional blog, a tumbleblog, or you can add oodles of customisation and build a web publishing platform with blogging features on the side.

    125 Chyrp Lite alternatives
    Chyrp Lite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Support for Themes
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Portable
    3.  Self-hosted
    4.  Content Management
    Chyrp Lite iconTYPO3 Icon

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  12. Apostrophe CMS icon
     11 likes

    Apostrophe is a powerful website builder platform built on an enterprise open source CMS, offering in-context live editing, visual design tools, and multisite enablement in a full stack JS environment.

    221 Apostrophe CMS alternatives
    Apostrophe CMS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • MongoDB
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Node.JS

    Apostrophe CMS Features

    1.  Headless CMS
    Apostrophe CMS iconTYPO3 Icon

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