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Open Source Content Management Systems (CMS)

A curated collection of the best open source systems for creating, managing, and modifying digital content..

See also:Traditional & Flat-File CMSHeadless CMS

Strapi

Headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs out of the box

  • Stars

    73,494

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    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.

Open Source Alternative to:

Sanity

Ghost

Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships

  • Stars

    55,829

  • Last commit

    5 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Publish content, send email newsletters, and sell paid subscriptions from one platform. Used by independent journalists, creators, and businesses like YCombinator and Kickstarter.

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Payload

Headless CMS for developers, built with Node.js

  • Stars

    45,829

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Directus

Open-source data platform for effortless content management

  • Stars

    38,725

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

WordPress

Create, customize, and manage your website with ease

  • Stars

    21,542

  • Last commit

    24 hours ago

  • License

    Unknown
A versatile, user-friendly platform for building and managing websites, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores.

Open Source Alternative to:

Framer

TinaCMS

Visual editing for your Git-based content

  • Stars

    13,872

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
A headless CMS that simplifies content management with real-time editing, Git-based workflows, and developer-friendly customization.

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

KeystoneJS

Flexible, scalable Node.js CMS and app framework

  • Stars

    9,991

  • Last commit

    4 days ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Builder

Visual development platform for modern web experiences

  • Stars

    8,893

  • Last commit

    3 days ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Webiny

Open-source serverless CMS for modern web projects

  • Stars

    8,053

  • Last commit

    12 hours ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Publii

Create privacy-first static websites with ease

  • Stars

    7,403

  • Last commit

    8 days ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
Desktop CMS for building fast, secure static websites with zero technical complexity. GDPR & CCPA compliant with one-click deployment.

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Drupal

Build powerful websites with the open-source CMS

  • Stars

    4,303

  • Last commit

    7 hours ago

  • License

    GPL-2.0
A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Statamic

Craft flexible, powerful websites with ease

  • Stars

    4,918

  • Last commit

    1 day ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Craft CMS

Flexible CMS for custom digital experiences

  • Stars

    3,630

  • Last commit

    4 hours ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Twill CMS

Craft flexible, beautiful digital experiences with ease

  • Stars

    3,974

  • Last commit

    2 months ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
A powerful, open-source CMS for Laravel that simplifies content management with a modular approach and intuitive admin panel.

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Vvveb CMS

Open source CMS with powerful drag-and-drop builder

  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days1,322

  • Last commit

    18 days ago

  • License

    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.

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

ProcessWire

Flexible CMS for developers, powerful for clients

  • Stars

    1,160

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress

Typemill

Open-source CMS for text-driven websites

  • Stars

    623

  • Last commit

    10 days ago

  • License

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

Open Source Alternative to:

Confluence

Marble CMS

Simple content management for modern sites

  • Stars

    386

  • Last commit

    5 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
A headless CMS designed for blogs, changelogs, and articles. Features intuitive editor, team collaboration, media management, and API integration.

Open Source Alternative to:

WordPress
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