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Best Web Content Management Software in 2026

Web content management software is used to manage and publish website content. This list includes tools that run on the web, through an API, on self-hosted systems, or on Android, iOS and Linux.

24 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

WordPress
by WordPress
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2

WordPress offers a flexible publishing foundation with options for both nontechnical site builders and developers. The self-hosted plan is free, but requires hosting and a domain of your own.

8.5 Free plan Visit site
2

Drupal
by Drupal
Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Drupal CMS provides a ready-to-use starting point with content tools and room for extension.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

Joomla
by Joomla
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Joomla! offers a broad set of publishing and access-control features for many kinds of websites. Choose between installing the CMS and using its free hosted website option.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
4

ExpressionEngine

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

ExpressionEngine offers flexible content management with front-end editing and multi-site support.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $39/yr Visit site
5

OpenCms
by OpenCms
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose OpenCms if your organization needs a free, self-hosted system for managing many websites centrally, with multiple editing and content-access options.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
6

MODX
by MODX
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

MODX offers a flexible CMS and framework with both self-hosted and managed-hosting options.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $90/mo (annual) Visit site
7

Plone
by Plone
Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Plone combines content management, editing workflows, and hosting options in an open-source system.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
8

Craft CMS

Free plan Web

Craft CMS provides structured, hybrid content management with multilingual publishing and editorial controls.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $279 Visit site
9

Silverstripe CMS
by Silverstripe CMS
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Silverstripe CMS offers page editing, workflow controls, and extension options for teams building websites and applications.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
10

Wix

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Choose Wix if you want a site builder with hosting, blogging, and full e-commerce, or need its AI site builder.

7.0 Free plan · paid plans Visit site
11

Webflow CMS
by Webflow CMS
Free plan APIWeb

Webflow 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.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
12

Umbraco CMS
by Umbraco CMS
Free plan Web

Choose Umbraco CMS if you need a web CMS with multilingual content, custom roles, editorial workflows and headless APIs.

6.6 Free plan · paid from €45/mo Visit site
13

CMSimple

Free plan Web

6.1 Free plan Visit site
14

Duda
by Duda
Free trial APIWeb

Duda combines site building, hosting, AI tools, and client-management features for agencies and professionals.

6.1 From $19/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
15

Progress Sitefinity
by Progress Sitefinity
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1

Choose Sitefinity if you need a CMS with deployment choice and capabilities for managing digital experiences.

6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
16

Contensis for Councils
by Contensis for Councils
Paid APIWeb

Contensis for Councils combines council-focused publishing features with accessibility, multilingual content, APIs, and migration support.

5.7 Visit site
17

Adobe Experience Manager Assets
by Adobe Experience Manager Assets
Paid API

Adobe Experience Manager Assets combines asset organization, governance, sharing, optimization, and integrations in a cloud-native DAM.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
18

Modern Campus CMS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Modern Campus CMS combines higher-education-focused content tools with workflow and hosting security features.

5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
19

TYPO3

Free plan Web

5.5 Free plan Visit site
20

Squarespace Commerce
by Squarespace Commerce
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

Squarespace Commerce combines store operations with tools for services, digital goods, subscriptions, and in-person sales. Compare the plan limits and variable transaction fees with your requirements.

5.4 From $16/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
21

Xperience by Kentico
by Xperience by Kentico
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Xperience by Kentico brings content, marketing, commerce, and AI capabilities together with several delivery and hosting options.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
22

Acquia Source CMS

Paid Web

4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
23

OpenText Web CMS

Paid Web

Consider OpenText Web CMS if your organization needs a CMS with personalization, headless delivery, experimentation, journey orchestration, analytics, and digital asset support.

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
24

QuickSilk

Paid Web

4.2 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

When comparing options, check the free plan, paid starting price and free-trial terms. If you need to read or change the code, check the open-source licence. Also compare visual page editing, editorial workflow, multilingual publishing, included users, custom domains and content export.

Questions

Are free plans available for web content management software?

Yes. A free plan is offered by items in this category. Check the plan's limits and included features before choosing.

Can I find open-source web content management software?

Yes. Open-source code is offered by items on this list. Review the licence to confirm that you can use and change the code as needed.

Do these tools offer free trials?

A free trial is offered by items on this list. Check the trial terms, duration and limits for the software you are considering.

Which platforms are supported?

Listed platforms include web, API, self-hosted, Android, iOS and Linux. Confirm platform support for the specific tool you want.

What features should I compare?

Compare free plan, paid starting price, visual page editor, editorial workflow, multilingual publishing, included users, custom domains and content export.

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