Ghost
Content Management SystemsProfessional publishing platform for blogs and newsletters
Replaces WordPress, Substack
Best API Content Management Systems for self-hosting
The 35 best API content management systems you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
Payload CMS
Content Management SystemsTypeScript-native headless CMS and application framework
Replaces Contentful, Sanity
WordPress
Content Management SystemsThe most popular content management system in the world
Replaces Wix, Squarespace
Wagtail
Content Management SystemsDeveloper-friendly Django CMS with a great editor experience
Replaces Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress
Grav
Content Management SystemsFast flat-file CMS with no database required
Replaces WordPress, Squarespace
Tina CMS
Content Management SystemsGit-backed content management with visual editing
Replaces Contentful, Sanity
October CMS
Content Management SystemsLaravel-based CMS focused on simplicity for developers
Replaces WordPress, Wix
django CMS
Content Management SystemsEnterprise CMS built on the Django framework
Replaces Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore
Keystone
Content Management SystemsHeadless CMS framework with a powerful GraphQL API
Replaces Contentful, Strapi
Orchard Core
Content Management SystemsModular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
Replaces Sitecore, WordPress
Plasmic
Content Management SystemsVisual builder and headless CMS for web apps
Replaces Webflow, Contentful
Umbraco
Content Management SystemsFriendly open-source .NET content management system
Replaces Sitecore, Kentico
Joomla
Content Management SystemsVersatile CMS balancing power and ease of use
Replaces Wix, Squarespace
Statamic
Content Management SystemsLaravel-powered flat-file CMS for custom sites
Replaces WordPress, Contentful
Mezzanine
Content Management SystemsLightweight content management framework for Django
Replaces WordPress
ApostropheCMS
Content Management SystemsIn-context editing CMS built on Node.js
Replaces Wix, Squarespace
Drupal
Content Management SystemsFlexible enterprise CMS for complex content structures
Replaces Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore
Craft CMS
Content Management SystemsFlexible CMS for custom-designed websites
Replaces WordPress, Sitecore
Microweber
Content Management SystemsDrag-and-drop CMS with built-in online store
Replaces WordPress, Wix
Keystatic
Content Management SystemsGit-based CMS for Markdown and structured content
Replaces Contentful, Netlify CMS
Piranha CMS
Content Management SystemsLightweight, cross-platform CMS for ASP.NET Core
Replaces WordPress, Umbraco
PublicCMS
Content Management SystemsHigh-performance Java content management system
Replaces WordPress
Kirby
Content Management SystemsFile-based CMS for designers and developers
Replaces WordPress, Squarespace
MODX Revolution
Content Management SystemsCMS and application framework with creative freedom
Replaces WordPress, Drupal
Sulu
Content Management SystemsSymfony-based CMS for business and enterprise websites
Replaces Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore
TYPO3
Content Management SystemsEnterprise CMS popular for large corporate websites
Replaces Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore
ProcessWire
Content Management SystemsFlexible CMS and content management framework
Replaces WordPress, Drupal
Backdrop CMS
Content Management SystemsComprehensive CMS forked from Drupal for smaller sites
Replaces WordPress, Drupal
Concrete CMS
Content Management SystemsIn-context editing CMS for marketers and site owners
Replaces Wix, Squarespace
Cockpit Next
Content Management SystemsHeadless content platform for any front end
Replaces Contentful, Strapi
Silverstripe CMS
Content Management SystemsDeveloper-friendly CMS with a clean admin interface
Replaces Sitecore, Kentico
Bolt
Content Management SystemsLightweight and simple CMS built on Symfony
Replaces WordPress, Contentful
Contao
Content Management SystemsAccessible open-source CMS for professional websites
Replaces WordPress, Joomla
Subrion CMS
Content Management SystemsOpen-source PHP content management system
Replaces WordPress, Joomla
Razuna
Content Management SystemsDigital asset management and content hub
Replaces Bynder
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Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged API within the content management systems category. Compare them on the individual app pages for setup difficulty and resource requirements.