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Best Web Content Management Software 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Web content management software lets teams create, revise and publish website material across connected channels. This list helps buyers compare tools for content work, platform needs and publishing controls.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Wix | Wix suits people who want to build and manage a website with hosting, design tools, and business features in one platform. | 6.3 | $17.77 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 WordPress | WordPress suits creators, small businesses, enterprises, first-time bloggers and professional developers. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 03 OpenCms | 5.4 | €5,000 a year | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Drupal | Drupal CMS suits marketing teams, content creators, and site builders looking for a ready-to-use starting point. | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 ExpressionEngine | 5.1 | $49 one-time | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 06 MODX | 5.1 | $36 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 07 Webflow CMS | Webflow CMS suits marketing, design, and engineering teams, as well as agencies, that want to manage website content visually. | 5.1 | $15 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Plone | Plone suits editors, developers, and decision makers building sites or applications that need structured publishing workflows. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Duda | Duda suits agencies and professionals building and managing multiple business websites. | 4.8 | $19 a month | Free trial | Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Squarespace Commerce | It suits businesses selling products, services, subscriptions, or digital downloads, including those that also sell in person. | 4.8 | $16 a month, billed yearly | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 27 Sep 2026 |
Use the list to compare free-plan availability, entry-level paid prices, visual page editing, editorial workflows, multilingual publishing, included users, custom domains and content export. The products span web, API, self-hosted, Android, iOS and Linux environments, without a separate ranking method on this page.
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WordPress
WordPress suits creators, small businesses, enterprises, first-time bloggers and professional developers.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.6 Visit
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OpenCms
WebLinuxAPI+1 Record5.4 Visit
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Drupal
Drupal CMS suits marketing teams, content creators, and site builders looking for a ready-to-use starting point.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record5.2 Visit
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ExpressionEngine
WebAPISelf-hosted Record5.1 Visit
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Webflow CMS
WebAPI $15 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit Webflow CMS suits marketing, design, and engineering teams, as well as agencies, that want to manage website content visually.
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Plone
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Plone suits editors, developers, and decision makers building sites or applications that need structured publishing workflows.
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Duda
WebAPI $19 a month Record4.8 Visit Duda suits agencies and professionals building and managing multiple business websites.
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Squarespace Commerce
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $16 a month, billed yearly Record4.8 Visit It suits businesses selling products, services, subscriptions, or digital downloads, including those that also sell in person.
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Joomla
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit Joomla! suits organizations and individuals publishing websites with multiple contributors, permissions, or multilingual content.
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Xperience by Kentico
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.2 Visit It is intended for marketing teams, developers and digital experience professionals at mid-market businesses and large enterprises.
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Modern Campus CMS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.1 Visit Modern Campus CMS is aimed at higher education institutions managing web content and publishing workflows.
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Progress Sitefinity
WebWindowsAPI+1 — Record4.0 Visit Sitefinity suits marketers and developers managing multilingual, personalized, and headless digital experiences.
Before you choose
Check the pricing path
Items in this category may provide a free plan; others follow paid or freemium pricing. Pricing notes may list a free plan, an entry-level paid price or pricing on request.
Match the pricing model to your project before comparing publishing features.
Find the right platform fit
Listed products operate across web, API, self-hosted, Android, iOS or Linux environments. Select one that suits where you manage content and run publishing systems.
If you need a specific combination, verify the listed platform before selecting a tool.
Review editing and approvals
Look at both visual page editing and editorial workflow. The editor shapes page creation, while the workflow governs review and publication.
Use the multilingual publishing field when your content needs more than one language.
Plan for domains and export
Custom domains can matter when content needs a branded web address. Export capabilities can matter when you need to move or archive material.
If code access is important, check whether the product offers open-source code and review the licence terms before choosing.
Questions
What does web content management software do?
It is software for creating, editing and publishing website content. Products in this category operate on web, API, self-hosted, Android, iOS or Linux platforms.
Can I find a free plan?
A free plan may be available, depending on the product. Other pricing models include paid and freemium options.
Are free trials available?
A free trial may be available, depending on the product. Check the product's current terms before starting a trial.
Which features can I compare?
Compare free-plan availability, paid starting price, visual page editor, editorial workflow, multilingual publishing, included users, custom domains and content export.
Is open-source code available?
Open-source code may be available, depending on the product. Confirm the product's licence and code access before selecting it.
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