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, Mac and Windows apps. The best WordPress alternative is Drupal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WordPress are Joomla, Ghost, Grav and Blogger.

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WordPress alternatives are mainly CMS Tools, but if you're looking for Website Builders or Blog Publishing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, .NET Framework, Website Builder, Linux, Free, Self-Hosted + Open Source and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WordPress.
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  1. 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.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PHP
     
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  2. Known icon
     83 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Django
     
  4. 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.

    81 Builder.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  5. Plone icon
     66 likes

    Plone is an open source content management system based on the Zope application server, written in python. Its known to be powerful, reliable, secure and easy to use. Plone excels when compared to other content-management systems in standards conformance, access control...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
  6. Concrete CMS icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. django CMS icon
     62 likes

    django CMS is an Enterprise CMS built with Django and one of the most active open-source projects in the Django ecosystem. Since 2007 it powers tens of thousands of websites across the world, and benefits from a friendly developer community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  8. Plume icon
     24 likes

    Plume is not a single website, but an entire interconnected, yet independent network of what we call instances. You write content from your own instance, but anyone else on any other Plume instance can enjoy your stories too.

    41 Plume alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Pixpa icon
     20 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Alinea CMS icon
     4 likes

    Open source headless CMS with minimal setup. Alinea CMS is a feature rich Git based CMS with a focus on user and developer experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Jimdo icon
     25 likes

    Design fully responsive websites and online shops with drag-and-drop customization, secure hosting, free and paid tiers, ecommerce capabilities, social integration, templates, contact tools, real-time editing previews, mobile optimization, and no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Pimcore icon
     27 likes

    Pimcore is an award-winning data management and customer experience management software powered by open-source technology.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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