Ghost
Content Management SystemsProfessional publishing platform for blogs and newsletters
Replaces WordPress, Substack
Best Plugins Content Management Systems for self-hosting
The 36 best Plugins content management systems you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
WordPress
Content Management SystemsThe most popular content management system in the world
Replaces Wix, Squarespace
Grav
Content Management SystemsFast flat-file CMS with no database required
Replaces WordPress, Squarespace
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
Orchard Core
Content Management SystemsModular, multi-tenant CMS built on ASP.NET Core
Replaces Sitecore, WordPress
Pagekit
Content Management SystemsModular and lightweight CMS with a modern interface
Replaces WordPress
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
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
PublicCMS
Content Management SystemsHigh-performance Java content management system
Replaces WordPress
Winter CMS
Content Management SystemsLaravel-based CMS focused on simplicity and stability
Replaces WordPress
Bludit
Content Management SystemsSimple flat-file CMS for fast websites and blogs
Replaces WordPress, Wix
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
Fork CMS
Content Management SystemsUser-friendly CMS aimed at content editors
Replaces WordPress
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
ClassicPress
Content Management SystemsCommunity-led WordPress fork without the block editor
Replaces WordPress
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
ImpressPages
Content Management SystemsPHP CMS with inline drag-and-drop page editing
Replaces WordPress, Wix
Contao
Content Management SystemsAccessible open-source CMS for professional websites
Replaces WordPress, Joomla
GetSimple CMS
Content Management SystemsXML-based flat-file CMS for small websites
Replaces WordPress
Monstra
Content Management SystemsLightweight flat-file CMS that needs no database
Replaces WordPress
Subrion CMS
Content Management SystemsOpen-source PHP content management system
Replaces WordPress, Joomla
Phile
Content Management SystemsFlat-file CMS with a modular plugin architecture
Replaces WordPress
WBCE CMS
Content Management SystemsCommunity-driven PHP CMS forked from WebsiteBaker
Replaces WordPress
CMS Made Simple
Content Management SystemsFlexible CMS for small and medium business sites
Replaces WordPress, Joomla
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Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Plugins within the content management systems category. Compare them on the individual app pages for setup difficulty and resource requirements.