Side by side
dotCMS vs OpenWGA
Both stand on java cms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose dotCMS if you need a broad content platform with visual editing, developer tools, multiple publishing options, and flexible deployment. Its free plan covers companies under $5M revenue; organizations evaluating commercial tiers should request pricing based on their scale.
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Visit OpenWGA The facts
| dotCMS | OpenWGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | dotCMS | Not published |
| Website | dotcms.com | openwga.com |
| On java cms | #5 of 16 | #9 of 16 |
dotCMS: what it does well
- Combines content modeling, workflows, asset management, localization, and multisite management.
- Offers visual editing, device preview, WYSIWYG, block, and inline editing.
- Provides REST and GraphQL APIs, plus static and remote publishing.
- Deployment choices include managed cloud, Cloud Anywhere, and self-hosting.
- Free plan includes unlimited users and content.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to companies under $5M revenue.
- Commercial tiers require a pricing request.
OpenWGA: what it does well
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