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Best Content Management Systems in 2026 — page 2
- 165 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Silverstripe CMS
by Silverstripe CMSFree plan APISelf-hostedWebSilverstripe CMS offers page editing, workflow controls, and extension options for teams building websites and applications.
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ExpressionEngine
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebExpressionEngine offers flexible content management with front-end editing and multi-site support.
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LocomotiveCMS
Free plan APILinuxMac+3LocomotiveCMS combines developer tooling with an editor-focused back office, reusable sections, and custom content modeling.
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ProcessWire
by ProcessWireFree plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2ProcessWire offers a flexible, self-hosted CMS with structured content, multilingual features, permissions, and developer access through an API.
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Tumblr
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebTumblr combines blogging, community participation, and several tools for managing a blog. Consider its export limits and lack of content importing if moving existing material is important.
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Concrete CMS
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebConcrete CMS combines visual editing with structured content, extensions, and API delivery.
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Vvveb CMS
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebVvveb CMS offers broad website, content, and ecommerce functions without a listed charge for its Self hosted and Basic plans.
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ApostropheCMS
by ApostropheCMSFree plan APISelf-hostedWebApostropheCMS offers a free, extensible CMS with visual editing and headless options. Paid plans and separate hosting support larger teams, but deployment requirements should be reviewed first.
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Evolution CMS
by Evolution CMSFree plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Evolution CMS offers broad content modeling and developer controls for self-hosted multilingual sites.
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GeniXCMS
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1GeniXCMS provides a broad, developer-oriented CMS with flexible content, API, database, and hosting options.
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Umbraco CMS
by Umbraco CMSFree plan WebChoose Umbraco CMS if you need a web CMS with multilingual content, custom roles, editorial workflows and headless APIs.
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Craft CMS
Free plan WebCraft CMS provides structured, hybrid content management with multilingual publishing and editorial controls.
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Roadiz
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Roadiz combines structured, multilingual editing with headless and conventional website delivery.
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Backdrop CMS
by Backdrop CMSFree plan APISelf-hostedWebBackdrop CMS offers a broad, no-cost toolkit for organizations managing self-hosted websites.
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Pulse CMS
Free plan MacSelf-hostedWebPulse CMS combines client-friendly editing with static-site deployment and broad content features.
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PyroCMS
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebPyroCMS combines Laravel-oriented content management with multilingual publishing, structured content, and extensibility.
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WebsiteBaker
by WebsiteBakerFree plan Self-hostedWebWindowsWebsiteBaker combines core publishing, access control, multilingual tools, and extensibility in a self-hosted CMS.
