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Best Content Management Systems 2026
Content management systems help you create, organize and publish website content. This list helps buyers compare tools for publishing work, managing media and shaping content structures.
Compare free plans, paid starting points and trial options alongside platform type. Review editorial workflows, user roles, multilingual content, SEO tools, media libraries and custom content types before you choose.
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Drupal
Drupal offers a no-cost hybrid platform for web and API projects hosted on Linux, macOS or Windows.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record8.0 Visit
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Prismic
Prismic is a freemium CMS with API and web access, a free plan, paid tiers and a 30-day trial.
WebAPI Record7.9 Visit
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Webflow CMS
Webflow CMS is a hosted freemium CMS available through web and API access.
WebAPI Record7.8 Visit
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django CMS
django CMS is a no-cost self-managed platform for web and API projects on Linux or Windows.
WebWindowsLinux+2 Record7.8 Visit
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CrafterCMS
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record7.8 Visit CrafterCMS is a free, open-source CMS with API and self-hosted web support across major platforms.
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Plone
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record7.5 Visit Plone is a free hybrid CMS with editorial workflows for self-hosted web projects.
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Enonic XP
WebWindowsLinux+2 $990 usage-based Record7.5 Visit Enonic XP is a freemium, open-source CMS with GraphQL APIs for self-hosted web projects.
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Pimcore
WebLinuxAPI+1 $9,900 a year Record7.5 Visit Pimcore may suit teams managing product data, digital assets, and multilingual digital experiences together.
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Strapi
Self-hosted $35 a month Record7.3 Visit Strapi is a freemium self-hosted CMS with REST and GraphQL API support and localized content.
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OpenCms
WebLinuxAPI+1 €5,000 a year Record7.3 Visit OpenCms is a free CMS for Linux, web and API platforms that includes editorial workflows.
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Tumblr
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $69.99 a year Record7.3 Visit Tumblr is a freemium blog platform for web, iOS and Android with custom domains, themes, scheduling and analytics.
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Joomla
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record7.2 Visit Joomla is a free hybrid CMS with editorial workflows for self-hosted websites and APIs.
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Umbraco CMS
Web €45 a month Record7.2 Visit Umbraco CMS is a freemium hybrid CMS for web publishing with editorial workflows.
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Magnolia DXP
WebAPISelf-hosted $3,500 a month Record7.2 Visit Magnolia DXP suits organizations managing experiences across multiple brands, regions, sites, or languages, and teams that need content authoring and personalization.
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Contao
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record7.1 Visit Contao suits site owners building multilingual websites, portals, e-commerce sites, or enterprise sites, as well as teams that need editorial workflows and…
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Kiln
WebAPISelf-hosted $4.99 a month Record7.1 Visit Kiln suits people building static sites who want clients or other non-technical editors to update content themselves.
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ExpressionEngine
WebAPISelf-hosted $49 one-time Record7.0 Visit ExpressionEngine is a freemium CMS for self-hosted, web and API platforms with workflows, roles, languages and SEO tools.
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Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record6.9 Visit Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware is a free self-hosted CMS for Linux, macOS and Windows with editorial workflows.
Before you choose
Check the cost and access model
Look for a free plan if you need to start without a subscription. Check the paid-from detail when you need a budget starting point, and look for a free trial when you want time to evaluate a paid tool.
Match the platform to your setup
Platform types include web, self-hosted, API, Linux, Windows and macOS. Choose a web service for browser-based work, a self-hosted option for control over deployment, or an API-led tool for a separate publishing front end.
Review publishing controls
Editorial workflows can help organize content work. Custom user roles can separate permissions. Check how those controls fit the people who create, review and publish your content.
Check content and discovery tools
Multilingual content support matters when you publish in more than one language. SEO tools, media libraries and custom content types shape how you prepare, find and reuse content.
Check licensing needs
Open-source status can affect how you host, modify and maintain a CMS. If you need code access or self-managed changes, review the licence and deployment model before committing.
Questions
What should I compare in a content management system?
Compare free and paid access, trial availability, platform type, editorial workflows, user roles, multilingual content, SEO tools, media libraries and custom content types.
Can I find a CMS with a free plan?
Yes. The list identifies whether a CMS has a free plan, so you can filter for tools that let you start without a paid subscription.
Which platform types appear on the list?
The list covers web, self-hosted, API, Linux, Windows and macOS platform types.
Do listed CMS tools offer free trials?
Some entries include a free-trial option. Check the pricing details for the CMS you are considering.
What does open-source status mean for a CMS choice?
Open-source status can affect code access, hosting and modification rights. Review the licence and deployment model when those factors matter.
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