TakeShape AlternativesCMS Tools and other similar apps like TakeShape

TakeShape is described as 'GraphQL API-first CMS and Static Site Generator built to help developers who like focus on building products and getting things done' and is a CMS tool in the business & commerce category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TakeShape, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including SaaS, Self-Hosted, Linux and Mac apps. The best TakeShape alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to TakeShape are Sanity.io, CloudCannon, Squidex and Contentful.

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  1. WordPress icon
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    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.

    154 WordPress alternatives

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    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  2. Sanity.io icon
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    Sanity is a hosted backend for structured content with a real-time API, globally distributed CDN, and a powerful, but simple query language. A headless CMS with an open source React-based editor, that can be configured with basic JavaScript.

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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  3. CloudCannon icon
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    CloudCannon gives your team an exceptional website editing interface with a robust a flexible developer experience. Support for Jekyll, Hugo, 11ty, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Gatsby, and SvelteKit.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  4. Squidex icon
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    Squidex is an open source headless CMS and content management hub. In contrast to a traditional CMS Squidex provides a rich API with OData filter and Swagger definitions. It is up to you to build your UI on top of it. It can be website, a native app or just another server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Contentful icon
     15 likes

    A content management system that enables cross-platform, multi-device online publishing. Businesses employ Contentful to publish editorial content for web apps, mobile apps, and, ultimately, any connected devices.

    65 Contentful alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  6. BlogMaker icon
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    BlogMaker is a modern, no-code blogging platform built for creators, marketers, and businesses who want to grow their online presence. With a focus on speed, SEO, and simplicity, BlogMaker lets you launch and manage unlimited blogs under one subscription.

    364 BlogMaker alternatives

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Mixcore CMS icon
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    💮 Mixcore CMS is an open-source modular, multi-tenant application framework built on top of ASP.NET Core (Dotnet Core). It is a completed open source ASP.NET Core (Dotnet Core) CMS solution. https://mixcore.org.

    318 Mixcore CMS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
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  8. Hygraph icon
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    GraphCMS is a headless CMS based on GraphQL. It lets you build a hosted GraphQL content API for your sites and apps while it gives content editors all the tools they need to get the job done.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Prismic icon
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    prismic.io provides a CMS backend for websites. Its API-based approach focuses on design and technology freedom for developers, while delivering a great user experience in the publishing backend. prismic.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Kontent by Kentico, a Content-as-a-Service solution, gives organizations control over their entire content lifecycle while freeing developers to build compelling digital experiences using the technologies of their choice.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. Cosmic JS icon
     4 likes

    Cosmic JS is a powerful content platform that makes it easy to transform your content into a beautifully simple API which can be used in any website or internet-connected application. Developers are enabled to build freely and easily, content editors can intuitively edit content...

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  12. Gila CMS icon
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    Gila CMS is an open source content management system. Made with PHP7 and MySQL. You can use it for your blog, web store and personalise it for your business needs.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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