Cargo AlternativesCMS Tools & Website Builders like Cargo

Cargo is described as 'Evolved out of the system that runs the SpaceCollective community. We found it remarkably successful and efficient in creating visual content on the web, placing a strong emphasis on design, layout, image quality and typography' and is a CMS tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Cargo, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, SaaS, Windows and Android apps. The best Cargo alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Cargo are Ghost, DeviantArt, Grav and pixiv.

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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

     1664 likes

    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

    105 WordPress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    • WordPress is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Cargo.

    • WordPress is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cargo.

    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceCargo is Freemium and Proprietary
    • WordPress is CustomizableCargo is not according to our users
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    DeviantArt

     330 likes

    DeviantArt was created to entertain, inspire, and empower the artist in all of us. Founded in August 2000, deviantART is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts with over 13 million registered members, attracting 35 million unique visitors per month.

    57 DeviantArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Grav

     137 likes

    Grav is an easy to use, yet powerful, opensource CMS that requires no database. In a nutshell, installing Grav is a matter of unzipping the file. It is fast, has sophisticated caching, and a light footprint for optimal performance.

    183 Grav alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  7. pixiv icon

    pixiv

     48 likes

    Explore a dynamic community for artists and enthusiasts offering artwork submission, browsing, tagging, rating systems, collaboration, and a choice on privacy settings, all accessible via mobile and web for seamless engagement.

    40 pixiv alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. 500px icon

    500px

     100 likes

    500px lets you create stunning professional photo portfolios, find friends, express yourself and connect with likeminded people.

    77 500px alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • 500px is the most popular SaaS alternative to Cargo.

    • 500px is Freemium and ProprietaryCargo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Directus icon

    Directus

     33 likes

    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    217 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  11. Behance icon

    Behance

     79 likes

    Discover curated creative projects across various fields on a platform for inspiration, portfolio showcasing, hiring freelancers, and engaging with a global community. Use search filters to explore by tools or colors, create moodboards, and safely handle payments.

    52 Behance alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    about.me

     84 likes

    Quickly build a personal and dynamic splash page that points visitors to your content from around the web, then understand how many people see your profile, where they're coming from, and what they do on your page with the analytics dashboard.

    207 about.me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Squarespace

     84 likes

    Site-building platform offering drag-and-drop customization, ecommerce tools, free domain for a year, and diverse templates, along with marketing and analytics tools. Provides reliable hosting, security, and 24/7 support.

    332 Squarespace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Squarespace is the most popular commercial alternative to Cargo.

    • Squarespace is Paid and ProprietaryCargo is Freemium and Proprietary
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    DEV Community

     30 likes

    Where programmers share ideas and help each other grow. It is an online community for sharing and discovering great ideas, having debates, and making friends. Anyone can share articles, questions, discussions, etc. as long as they have the rights to the words they are sharing.

    292 DEV Community alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Automad

     15 likes

    Automad is a file-based flat CMS and template engine. It is designed to be fully portable without any dependencies on databases or fixed locations and doesn't require any complicated setup process. All data gets stored in a human readable form.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Dashboard
     
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