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Web Content Management Software
Web content management software helps people create and publish website content; the choice depends on the editing and publishing features you need and how the tool fits your setup. Compare visual page editing, editorial workflow, multilingual publishing, user access and content export.
The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free plan. Check platform support and pricing details too; a free trial and a free plan are different options.
- 24 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 14 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 W
WordPresswordpress.orgWordPress is an open-source publishing platform and content management system for websites, blogs, portals, and applications.
- 2 W
Wixwix.comAn AI-powered platform for creating websites, registering domains and using business solutions.
- 3 DDrupaldrupal.org
Free hybrid CMS available for web, API, Windows, macOS, Linux and self-hosted use.
- 4 P
Ploneplone.orgFree hybrid CMS for web, API, desktop and self-hosting with editorial workflows.
- 5 OOpenCmsopencms.org
OpenCms is a Java and XML content management system for creating and editing websites.
- 6 J
Joomlajoomla.orgFree hybrid CMS for web, API, Linux and self-hosting with editorial workflows.
- 7 E
ExpressionEngineexpressionengine.comFreemium self-hosted web CMS with workflows, roles, multilingual content and SEO tools.
- 8 WCWebflow CMSwebflow.com
Hosted website content tools with an API; a free option and annual subscriptions start at $25 monthly.
- 9 MMODXmodx.com
Freemium hybrid CMS for web, API and self-hosting, paid plans from $90 monthly annually.
- 10 AE
Adobe Experience Manager Assetsbusiness.adobe.comPaid API tool for organizing digital media, with metadata and tagging; pricing is available on request.
- 11 SCSilverstripe CMSsilverstripe.org
Free CMS for self-hosted web publishing, with editorial workflows and user roles.
- 12 DDudaduda.co
Website builder for web and API use, from $19 per month billed annually, with a 14-day trial.
- 13 SC
Squarespace Commercesquarespace.comHosted commerce platform for web, iOS and Android from $16 monthly annually, with a trial.
- 14 UCUmbraco CMSumbraco.com
- 15 MCModern Campus CMSmoderncampus.com
Hosted CMS with a media library, content types, user roles, SEO tools and editorial workflows.
- 16 CC
Craft CMScraftcms.comWeb CMS with a free plan, paid plans from $279, and tools for SEO and multiple languages.
- 17 PS
Progress Sitefinityprogress.comPaid CMS for web, API, Windows and self-hosting, with a free trial and custom pricing.
- 18 CF
Contensis for Councilscontensis.comPaid web and API CMS for councils with templates, resident tasks and community directories.
- 19 XB
Xperience by Kenticokentico.comA content platform with marketing, online sales and AI features, available for web and mobile.
- 20 CCMSimplecmsimple.org
Free web CMS with visual editing, basic workflows and multilingual publishing.
- 21 TTYPO3typo3.org
- 22 OWOpenText Web CMSopentext.com
- 23 QQuickSilkquicksilk.com
- 24 ASAcquia Source CMSacquia.com
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How to choose
Which publishing features do I need?
Start with the way your team plans and publishes content. Compare visual page editing, editorial workflow and multilingual publishing against your needs.
Check whether the listing includes the details that matter to your process, such as included users, custom domains and content export.
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a tool that supports the platform you plan to use, such as web, API, self-hosted, Android, iOS or Linux.
A public API can matter if you need software to connect through a published way for apps to exchange information. Check the API mark and the platform details for the tool you are considering.
How can I compare plans and prices?
Look for a free plan, a free trial and a paid starting price as separate details. A free plan can be used without paying under its terms; a trial gives temporary access to a paid product.
If pricing is on request, contact the maker to learn the cost. Compare the plan details with the users, domains and publishing features you need.
Can I inspect or change the software's code?
Check the open-source mark if access to the code matters to you. Open-source code can be inspected and, subject to its licence, changed.
A public API is a separate consideration: it provides a published way for other apps to connect, but does not by itself mean the software is open source.
Questions
What does web content management software do?
It helps people create and publish website content. Compare editing, publishing workflow, language support and platform fit.
How do I know if a CMS has a free plan or free trial?
Check the listing's free-plan and free-trial details separately. A free plan and temporary trial access are not the same.
What does the API mark mean on a CMS listing?
It indicates a public API, a published way for other apps to connect with the software.
How do I compare CMS pricing?
Check whether there is a free plan, a paid starting price or pricing on request. Confirm plan details with the maker.
What should I check before choosing a multilingual CMS?
Compare multilingual publishing, editorial workflow, visual page editing and the platforms you need.
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