WordPress Alternatives

WordPress is described as 'Open-source software for creating websites and blogs with an emphasis on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security' and is a leading Blog Publishing tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WordPress for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Windows and Mac apps. The best WordPress alternative is Drupal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WordPress are Joomla, Ghost, Blogger and Grav.

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WordPress alternatives are mainly CMS Tools, but if you're looking for Blog Publishing Tools or Website Builders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, .NET Framework, Website Builder, Linux, Self-Hosted + Open Source and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WordPress.
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  1. Voidfull icon
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    Voidfull is CMS for your Blog, Help Center and Changelog.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. Crossbill Cone is a self-hosted management system for a corporate portal, a knowledge base or a public website. Can be used as CMS or as a corporate Intranet portal.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Universe icon
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    Universe is a visual, no-code website builder that you can use from any device. Drag and drop blocks to construct your pages on your phone, tablet, or computer.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Clevada icon
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    Clevada is an All-In-One Cloud Software Suite with Website Builder, Community Forum, Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Internal Communication and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    With Wordpress, it took about 3-5 days to create a site (setting up a hosting account, installing software, installing plugins, finding a suitable theme, time for the developer to modify the theme). With Clevada Website Builder we do all this in one day and it costs much less.

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    • Clevada is Paid and ProprietaryWordPress is Freemium and Open Source
    • Clevada is Privacy focused and LightweightWordPress is not according to our users
  5. Create a 100% customizable website, blog or online store, without any technical knowledge, with our easy-to-use creation tool.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Hyvor Blogs icon
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    Hyvor Blogs is a simple and powerful blogging platform with custom domains, custom themes, multi-language support, in-built SEO, and developer-friendly APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Fountain.ink icon
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    Fountain is a batteries-included, self-hostable platform that reimagines digital publishing for the decentralized web. Designed as a web3-native alternative to Medium, Substack, and Mirror, Fountain gives creators true ownership of their content and audience.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. PagePalooza icon
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    Launch your web-app with a dedicated software engineer. Go live in under 10 minutes, or assign a software engineer to build custom features, including SaaS integration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Deploy simple drag-and-drop sites with a fully provisioned infrastructure (AI SEO editor, hosting, security, auth, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. EverShop icon
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    EverShop is an open-source Node ecommerce platform that helps developers developing their e-commerce store. EverShop is a flexible platform built on a module system, with extensible options for both the admin panel and the front store.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. WebStacks icon
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    WebStacks is a CMS and Static Site Generator (SSG) that enables fast, secure website creation. With a drag-and-drop interface and Bootstrap integration, WebStacks helps developers, agencies, and small businesses build and manage static sites quickly without complex backends.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Keystatic icon
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    First-class CMS experience, TypeScript API, Markdown & YAML/JSON based, no DB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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