Best Open Source WordPress Alternatives

A highly popular open-source content management system (CMS) that enables users to create and manage websites with templates and plugins.

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Ghost logo

Ghost

Powerful, flexible content management system with built-in SEO, memberships, and monetization features for professional publishing.

52,725
MIT

Alternative to: WordPress

Payload logo

Payload

A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

43,127
MIT

Alternative to: WordPress

Directus logo

Directus

A versatile headless CMS and API engine that simplifies data management, content creation, and application development.

36,040
Other

Alternative to: WordPress

TinaCMS logo

TinaCMS

A headless CMS that simplifies content management with real-time editing, Git-based workflows, and developer-friendly customization.

13,532
Apache-2.0

Alternative to: WordPress

KeystoneJS logo

KeystoneJS

A powerful, customizable content management system and application framework built on Node.js, GraphQL, and React

9,899
MIT

Alternative to: WordPress

Builder logo

Builder

Drag-and-drop interface for creating and optimizing digital experiences, with headless CMS and powerful integrations.

8,658
MIT

Alternative to: WordPress

Webiny logo

Webiny

A powerful, scalable platform for building custom websites and apps with serverless architecture, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.

7,991
Other

Alternative to: WordPress

Statamic logo

Statamic

A flat-file CMS that combines simplicity and flexibility, empowering developers to build custom websites without database complexity.

4,831
Other

Alternative to: WordPress

Drupal logo

Drupal

A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

4,269
Other

Alternative to: WordPress

Twill CMS logo

Twill CMS

A powerful, open-source CMS for Laravel that simplifies content management with a modular approach and intuitive admin panel.

3,956
Apache-2.0

Alternative to: WordPress

Craft CMS logo

Craft CMS

Build custom websites with a user-friendly CMS that puts content first. Features flexible architecture, GraphQL API, and powerful ecommerce capabilities.

3,583
Other

Alternative to: WordPress

Frappe Builder logo

Frappe Builder

Frappe Builder is an open-source, low-code website builder that enables users to create beautiful, responsive websites with an intuitive visual interface.

2,056
AGPL-3.0

Alternative to: WordPress

ProcessWire logo

ProcessWire

A versatile, open-source content management system with a powerful API, modular architecture, and intuitive interface for seamless web development.

1,121
Other

Alternative to: WordPress

Vvveb CMS logo

Vvveb CMS

Vvveb is a feature-rich open source CMS for building websites, blogs, and ecommerce stores with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

1,079
AGPL-3.0

Alternative to: WordPress

Typemill logo

Typemill

Create manuals, documentation, and websites with this markdown-based content management system, with options for ebook conversion.

602
MIT

Alternative to: WordPress

Marble CMS logo

Marble CMS

A headless CMS designed for blogs, changelogs, and articles. Features intuitive editor, team collaboration, media management, and API integration.

369
AGPL-3.0

Alternative to: WordPress

Zenblog logo

Zenblog

A minimalist, markdown-based blogging platform designed for developers, featuring syntax highlighting and seamless Git integration.

252
AGPL-3.0

Alternative to: WordPress

Comma logo

Comma

Free site builder to create a personal website with articles, projects, email capture, and analytics. Open source, fast, and beautifully designed.

224
AGPL-3.0

Alternative to: WordPress

Nucelo logo

Nucelo

Create a personal website to share thoughts, projects, and links with readers in a clean, distraction-free environment.

224
AGPL-3.0

Alternative to: WordPress

Pagecord logo

Pagecord

Share your thoughts and ideas with an independent platform that combines microblogging, journaling, and newsletter features with email-based publishing.

176
MIT

Alternative to: WordPress