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Self-hosted Traditional & Flat-File CMS Tools

A curated collection of the best self-hosted traditional CMS platforms with integrated backend and frontend, or systems using flat files instead of databases.

Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships
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    55,310
  • Last commit


    8 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:

Create, customize, and manage your website with ease
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    21,423
  • Last commit


    9 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:

Build powerful websites with the open-source CMS
  • Stars


    4,283
  • Last commit


    9 hours ago
  • License


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

Open Source Alternative to:

Open source CMS with powerful drag-and-drop builder
  • Stars


    1,189
  • Last commit


    1 month 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.

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Open-source CMS for text-driven websites
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    618
  • Last commit


    22 days ago
  • License


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

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