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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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 Self-Hosted, Open Source, .NET Framework, Website Builder, Linux, Self-Hosted + Open Source and Free. 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. WPDistrib icon
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    WPDistrib is a free, open-source WordPress pack preconfigured for speed, security, and SEO. Supporting English and French, it includes essential plugins and templates for effortless website creation.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
  2. Tilda helps you build websites for business and media. With Tilda you can create long forms and articles, as well as landing pages, websites, photo stories, blogs and all other kinds of content oriented web projects.

    155 Tilda Publishing alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Tilda Publishing vs WordPress Comments
    dygotron
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    Tilda Publishing is a SaaS platform

    • Tilda Publishing is Paid and ProprietaryWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
  3. Cockpit icon
     18 likes

    Cockpit was born out of the need of building a simple dynamic site. Sure, Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal and all the other full-stack content management systems are possible solutions for that task ... but let's be honest, often they are just too bloated and too time consuming to...

    55 Cockpit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • SQLite
     
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    Cockpit vs WordPress Comments
    Guest
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    Cockpit is a clean, modern cms.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Cockpit is Free and Open SourceWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Editor X icon
     4 likes

    Editor X is an advanced creation platform for designers and web professionals. The platform combines cutting edge responsive design with smooth drag and drop.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • MongoDB
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Node.JS
     
  6. SilverStripe icon
     59 likes

    SilverStripe is a free and open source Content Management System and Framework for creating, maintaining websites and web applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Tina CMS icon
     3 likes

    A fully open-source headless CMS that supports Git and Visual Editing.

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. TYPO3 icon
     35 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  9. Kalmia icon
     2 likes

    Kalmia is a Go tool with a web interface for managing RsPress documentation. It supports multiple versions, multiple users, and includes a Markdown editor for easy edits.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Docker
     
  10. Website X5  icon
     18 likes

    Create responsive websites, online stores, and blogs without coding using WebSite X5's 5-step process and Drag & Drop editor. Access templates, work offline, and utilize unlimited site creation. Available in Go, Evo, and Pro versions, catering from beginners to professionals.

    144 Website X5 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Sitely icon
     8 likes

    With Sitely, building a stunning website has never been easier. Anyone can create a professional website in minutes using the AI-powered generator, Figma/Sketch plugins or the enhanced importer.

    69 Sitely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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