ExpressionEngine Alternatives

ExpressionEngine is described as 'CMS is the most secure, flexible, extensible, and user friendly Open Source CMS on the planet' and is a Blog Publishing tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ExpressionEngine, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best ExpressionEngine alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to ExpressionEngine are Ghost, Tumblr, Drupal and Joomla.

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  1. Markdown Ninja is the easiest way to publish Markdown-based websites and newsletters. The days of hacking a static site generator, a broken theme, a complex CI/CD pipeline and a cloud platform with unlimited billing to publish a website are long gone!

    54 Markdown Ninja alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  2. Pillowfort icon
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    [Pillowfort is currently in closed beta with over 40,000 users. Everyone who donates $5 or more will get a registration key (or keys) to create an account on the site]

    108 Pillowfort alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  3. Kirby icon
     15 likes

    Installing Kirby means uploading some files to your server and that's it. Blog articles, galleries, simple pages or complex product sheets – with Kirby you are not limited to a fixed data structure. Kirby is file-based – No database involved.

    90 Kirby alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  4. Apostrophe CMS icon
     11 likes

    Apostrophe is a powerful website builder platform built on an enterprise open source CMS, offering in-context live editing, visual design tools, and multisite enablement in a full stack JS environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • MongoDB
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Node.JS
     
  5. Concrete CMS icon
     87 likes

    Many content management systems are focused on developer or site owner needs, but Concrete CMS truly delivers the best to both worlds. An in-context editing toolbar makes it easy to make changes as you navigate the live website.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Website X5  icon
     18 likes

    Create responsive websites, online stores, and blogs without coding using WebSite X5's 5-step process and Drag & Drop editor. Access templates, work offline, and utilize unlimited site creation. Available in Go, Evo, and Pro versions, catering from beginners to professionals.

    143 Website X5 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. OverBlog icon
     7 likes

    OverBlog is a blogging platform, active and evolving. Create a blog, without any technical knowledge, and find everything you post ! Create your blog has never been easier.

    313 OverBlog alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Chyrp Lite icon
     7 likes

    Chyrp Lite makes it possible to host a blog on your own web server with minimal fuss. You can have a traditional blog, a tumbleblog, or you can add oodles of customisation and build a web publishing platform with blogging features on the side.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  9. GetSimple CMS icon
     18 likes

    GetSimple is an XML based lite Content Management System. To go along with its best-in-class user interface, we have loaded it with features that every website needs, but with nothing it doesn't. GetSimple is truly the simplest way to manage a small-business website.

    103 GetSimple CMS alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Portal CMS icon
     8 likes

    Portal CMS is a free and open source content management system with a powerful integrated page builder built in .NET MVC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Pimcore icon
     26 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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