2 self-hosted WordPress.com alternatives

WordPress.com is a popular proprietary tool in the content management systems space. These open-source apps let you replace WordPress.com with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted WordPress.com alternatives

EasyMedium

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WordPress

Content Management Systems

The most popular content management system in the world

Replaces Wix, Squarespace

★ 21.3k Easy setup GPL-2.0

Plume

Social Networks

Federated blogging engine for the fediverse

Replaces Medium, WordPress.com

★ 2.2k Medium setup AGPL-3.0

Compare WordPress.com alternatives

Plume vs WordPress

Switching from WordPress.com

Moving off WordPress.com means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.