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Best Content Management Systems in 2026
A content management system helps organize the content and editorial work involved in publishing a site or other digital experience. Compared on platform type, custom content types, and custom user roles, these systems offer criteria for assessing structure and permissions. Editorial workflows, media libraries, multilingual content, and SEO tools add other considerations; free plans and paid-from prices provide cost context. Drupal, Webflow CMS, and HubSpot Content Hub are among the options shown, alongside Umbraco CMS and Prismic. Consider the content you manage and the publishing process your team needs, then compare the listed capabilities.
- 165 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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CrafterCMS
by CrafterCMSFree plan Open source APILinuxMac+3CrafterCMS offers distinct support and deployment models, from an open-source self-hosted release to fully managed SaaS. The listed plans do not include prices, so check with the maker for plan costs.
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Kiln
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWebKiln pairs on-page editing with Git-based publishing and review controls for static sites. Self-hosting is free, while Kiln Cloud costs $4.99 a month and Fully managed costs $14.99 a month.
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Datenstrom Yellow
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Datenstrom Yellow offers a file-based approach to small websites, blogs, and wikis, with browser and text-editor editing. Check the PHP requirement and arrange separate support if needed.
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Microweber
by MicroweberFree trial Open source APISelf-hostedWebChoose Microweber if you want a no-code website builder with blogging, booking and store tools, or need the option to self-host an open-source CMS.
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django CMS
by django CMSFree plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2django CMS combines visual page editing and reusable content components with Django application integration and multilingual publishing.
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Magnolia DXP
by Magnolia DXPFree plan APISelf-hostedWebMagnolia DXP combines authoring, personalization, AI assistance, and integrations for organizations with complex digital footprints.
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Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware
by Tiki Wiki CMS GroupwareFree plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Tiki provides a broad set of content and collaboration features in a self-hosted system. Consider its installation requirements and, for conferencing, the separate BigBlueButton server requirement.
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Wagtail
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Choose Wagtail if your team wants an open-source CMS with configurable editorial workflows, flexible content structures and headless publishing.
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Orchard Core
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Orchard Core combines editorial CMS tools with an extensible application framework, including APIs, workflows, and multi-tenancy.
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Quintype
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Quintype combines publishing workflows, contributor management, and distribution tools in a CMS built for digital-first teams.
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Webflow CMS
by Webflow CMSFree plan APIWebWebflow CMS combines visual content editing with editorial controls, localization, and headless APIs. Check the Starter limits and dynamic-content export restriction against your publishing needs.
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HubSpot Content Hub
by HubSpot Content HubFree plan APIWebChoose HubSpot Content Hub if your team needs hosted editorial workflows alongside multilingual content, SEO tools, media, and customizable roles and content types.
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