Open Source Content Management Systems (CMS)
A curated collection of the best open source systems for creating, managing, and modifying digital content..
Headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs out of the box
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73,371Last commit
1 day agoLicense
MIT
TypeScript headless CMS that generates REST and GraphQL APIs from your content model, with a no-code builder, plugin system, and full self-hosting support.
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Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships
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55,598Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
MIT
Publish content, send email newsletters, and sell paid subscriptions from one platform. Used by independent journalists, creators, and businesses like YCombinator and Kickstarter.
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Headless CMS for developers, built with Node.js
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45,468Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
MIT
A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.
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Open-source data platform for effortless content management
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38,629Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
A versatile headless CMS and API engine that simplifies data management, content creation, and application development.
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Create, customize, and manage your website with ease
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21,500Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
A versatile, user-friendly platform for building and managing websites, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores.
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Visual editing for your Git-based content
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13,845Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A headless CMS that simplifies content management with real-time editing, Git-based workflows, and developer-friendly customization.
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Flexible, scalable Node.js CMS and app framework
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9,980Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MIT
A powerful, customizable content management system and application framework built on Node.js, GraphQL, and React
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Visual development platform for modern web experiences
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8,872Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
MIT
Drag-and-drop interface for creating and optimizing digital experiences, with headless CMS and powerful integrations.
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Open-source serverless CMS for modern web projects
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8,047Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
MIT
A powerful, scalable platform for building custom websites and apps with serverless architecture, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.
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Build powerful websites with the open-source CMS
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4,296Last commit
1 day agoLicense
GPL-2.0
A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences
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Craft flexible, powerful websites with ease
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4,909Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
A flat-file CMS that combines simplicity and flexibility, empowering developers to build custom websites without database complexity.
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Craft flexible, beautiful digital experiences with ease
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3,971Last commit
2 months agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A powerful, open-source CMS for Laravel that simplifies content management with a modular approach and intuitive admin panel.
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Flexible CMS for custom digital experiences
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3,620Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Build custom websites with a user-friendly CMS that puts content first. Features flexible architecture, GraphQL API, and powerful ecommerce capabilities.
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Open source CMS with powerful drag-and-drop builder
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1,207Last commit
6 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Vvveb is a feature-rich open source CMS for building websites, blogs, and ecommerce stores with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
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Flexible CMS for developers, powerful for clients
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1,161Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
A versatile, open-source content management system with a powerful API, modular architecture, and intuitive interface for seamless web development.
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Open-source CMS for text-driven websites
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618Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MIT
Create manuals, documentation, and websites with this markdown-based content management system, with options for ebook conversion.
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Simple content management for modern sites
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384Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A headless CMS designed for blogs, changelogs, and articles. Features intuitive editor, team collaboration, media management, and API integration.
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Sent – A unified API for sending messages across SMS, RCS, and apps like WhatsApp.
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