WordPress Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to WordPress for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Jekyll, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WordPress and 12 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to WordPress are Write.as, Hugo, ProcessWire and Frappe Builder.

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  1. Jekyll icon

    Jekyll

     126 likes

    Jekyll is a static site generator (SSG) created in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, the founder of GitHub. It's coded in Ruby and requires NodeJS. It's very different from WordPress on many points. For starters, it's a static site generator, which means it takes your text and generates static HTML pages for your site (with no database).

    Like Grav, it's pretty fast and simple to use, but it requires a bit more technical knowledge as you don't have access to an admin dashboard to manage your website. One advantage, though, is that you can use the free hosting provided by GitHub Pages with Jekyll.

    130 Jekyll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Jekyll screenshot 1
     
  2. Write.as icon

    Write.as

     122 likes

    Write.as is an online platform that allows you to publish an article and even an entire blog on the web in a few seconds. It comes in the form of a minimalist and distraction-free online word processor, and reduces the technical part of online publishing to a strict minimum while respecting your privacy and anonymity. Write.as can be used without even having to log in. The interface is as simple as it gets: just choose a title and start writing. Write.as is an open source and ads-free platform that you can use for free, or you can pay a monthly subscription (from $6 to $30) to get more features (custom domain, themes, private blog, custom CSS, and more).

    100 Write.as alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    Write.as screenshot 1
     
  4. Hugo icon

    Hugo

     92 likes

    Hugo is a general-purpose website framework for generating static web pages. Hugo flexibly works with many formats and is ideal for blogs, docs, portfolios and much more.

    104 Hugo alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Hugo screenshot 1
     
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  6. ProcessWire icon

    ProcessWire

     164 likes

    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…).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    ProcessWire screenshot 1
     
  7. Frappe Builder icon

    Frappe Builder

     13 likes

    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.

    26 Frappe Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux
    • Docker
    Frappe Builder screenshot 1
     
  8. Bludit icon

    Bludit

     17 likes

    Bludit is a web application to build your own website or blog in seconds, it's completely free and open source. A PRO version is available for those who want to support the software developer. The software seems almost the same between the versions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Bludit screenshot 1
     
  10. django CMS icon

    django CMS

     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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    django CMS vs WordPress Comments
    fredericroland7
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    High quality code. Easy to develop for using Django / Python. Very nice template system.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • django CMS is Free and Open SourceWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Pimcore icon

    Pimcore

     27 likes

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

    88 Pimcore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Pimcore PIM/MDM
     
  12. Datenstrom Yellow icon

    Datenstrom Yellow

     11 likes

    Yellow is for people who make websites. It's a flat-file content management system. Everything is made of files and folders. You can create web pages, blogs, wikis. There's support for Dropbox, Markdown and static content generation.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Datenstrom Yellow vs WordPress Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    For site that does not require a database. Flat files system of Yellow is really use to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Datenstrom Yellow is Free and Open SourceWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
  13. Crossbill Cone icon

    Crossbill Cone

     1 like

    Crossbill Cone is a self-hosted management system for a corporate portal, a knowledge base or a public website. Can be used as CMS or as a corporate Intranet portal.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Crossbill Cone create space from a template
     
  14. Infomaniak Site Creator icon

    Infomaniak Site Creator

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    Create a 100% customizable website, blog or online store, without any technical knowledge, with our easy-to-use creation tool.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Infomaniak Site Creator screenshot 1
     
  15. WebStacks icon

    WebStacks

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    WebStacks is a CMS and Static Site Generator (SSG) that enables fast, secure website creation. With a drag-and-drop interface and Bootstrap integration, WebStacks helps developers, agencies, and small businesses build and manage static sites quickly without complex backends.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WebStacks screenshot 1
     
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