WordPress Alternatives

WordPress is described as 'Open-source software for creating websites and blogs with an emphasis on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security' and is a leading Blog Publishing tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WordPress for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Windows and Mac apps. The best WordPress alternative is Drupal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WordPress are Joomla, Ghost, Blogger and Grav.

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  1. ProcessWire icon

    ProcessWire

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    ProcessWire is a free and open source content management framework (CMF) and content management system (CMS). The backend is clean and structured for easy handling. This tool gives you all the freedom you need to design your website. It is not as well known as the giant WordPress or its competitors Joomla and Drupal, but this lightweight software stands out from the competition with certain advantages (ease of use, security, stable API, page templates…).

    105 ProcessWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    October is a self-hosted CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. Thousands of digital studios and freelancers all over the world love October for its simplicity, flexibility and modern design. Their clients are happy, because October saves them both time and money.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Laravel
    • PHP
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    Comments about October as an Alternative to WordPress
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Both friendly for developer and user

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    bradybarten
    Positive
    1

    Laravel based. Its essentially a CMF on top of Laravel

    Jesse Boyer
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    1

    Balance between Client and Developer, beautiful and built on Laravel. Easy to extend, it destroys wordpress.

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    • Almost everyone thinks October is a great WordPress alternative.

    • October is Paid and ProprietaryWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
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    WriteFreely

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    WriteFreely is an open-source, minimalist, federated, self-hosted blogging platform. It was built for and by Write.as and can be used to power a similar community or just a single blog.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer ha...

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    Frappe Builder

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    Frappe Builder is an open-source low-code website builder built on the Frappe Framework, designed for simplicity, speed, and flexibility. Craft beautiful websites effortlessly with an intuitive visual builder.

    22 Frappe Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux
    • Docker
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  7. Framer icon

    Framer

     29 likes
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    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer handoff for efficient workflow.

    79 Framer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Strapi

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    Strapi enables developers to build projects faster by providing a customizable API out of the box and giving them the freedom to use their favorite tools. Content teams use Strapi to autonomously manage all types of content and distribute it from one CMS to any channel be it...

    78 Strapi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Strapi as an Alternative to WordPress
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    1

    It has a great UI and allows to manage content easily and quickly and deliver it anywhere

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Strapi is a great WordPress alternative.

    • Strapi is Freemium and Open SourceWordPress is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Strapi is LightweightWordPress is not according to our users
  10. ClassicPress icon

    ClassicPress

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    ClassicPress is a community-led open source content management system and a fork of WordPress that preserves the TinyMCE classic editor as the default option, which means there is no Gutenberg (block) editor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    A fork of WordPress. Easy to change from WordPress, move files and use almost all the same plugins and themes. No new software to learn.

    Guest
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    A good WordPress alternative for Developers

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ClassicPress is a great WordPress alternative.

    • ClassicPress is Free and Open SourceWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
    • ClassicPress is LightweightWordPress is not according to our users
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    Comma

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    Comma is an open source blogging platform with a minimal and beautiful page.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Automad

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    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.

    84 Automad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  13. Textpattern icon

    Textpattern

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    Textpattern is an elegant content management system that is free, open source software with privacy and separation of content/design at its foundation.

    77 Textpattern alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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    Comments about Textpattern as an Alternative to WordPress
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    Textpattern was established over 20 years ago and stays true to its mission of offering a truly free, lightweight, easy to use CMS to website owners who value reliability, flexibility and simplicity. Active forum and development by real people too!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Textpattern is Free and Open SourceWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
    • Textpattern is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWordPress is not according to our users
  14. Known icon

    Known

     83 likes
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    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  15. MODX icon

    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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    Comments about MODX as an Alternative to WordPress
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Creative, Design and Developer freedom. Without the wordpress straightjacket.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MODX is a great WordPress alternative.

    • MODX is Freemium and Open SourceWordPress is also Freemium and Open Source
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