AP 
Node.js CMS with in-context page editing, a structured content type system, and REST APIs. Built for agencies and teams that need editable, component-driven sites without a headless-only workflow
Content Management Systems
Open-source content management systems to power your website or blog.
AU 
Flat-file PHP CMS with a built-in template engine. No database required — content lives in text files, editable through a browser-based dashboard with a live WYSIWYG editor
BC 
GPL-2.0 Drupal 7 fork for small to medium sites. Keeps Drupal's content flexibility while reducing infrastructure complexity — no composer-first workflow, built-in layouts, and a gentler upgrade path
BC 
PHP/MySQL CMS focused on developer ergonomics. Modular field types, a clean admin UI, and multi-site support built in — designed to be straightforward to customise without a steep learning curve
BC 
PHP CMS built on Symfony with YAML-defined content types, Twig templates, and a clean admin interface. Designed for developers who want a structured, opinionated foundation without the complexity of Drupal or the plugin sprawl of WordPress
CM 
Lightweight PHP CMS for small to medium sites. Clean template system, a module ecosystem, and a straightforward admin interface — one of the longest-running open source CMSes, first released in 2004 and still actively maintained
CO 
Headless PHP CMS and content API. Define flexible content collections and singletons through a UI, then query them via REST or GraphQL. No rigid page structure — just a content backend your frontend consumes
CC 
PHP CMS with in-context page editing, a block-based content system, and built-in versioning. Editors update pages directly in the browser without switching to an admin panel — a long-standing alternative to WordPress for institutional and government sites
CO 
Symfony-based PHP CMS with fine-grained user permissions, built-in newsletter and event modules, and a structured page tree. Popular in German-speaking Europe for institutional and corporate sites requiring strict editorial control
CO 
PHP CMS for designers that adds content management to existing HTML templates by embedding special tags. No rebuilding your site structure — paste in a few tags and your static pages become editable without rewriting the frontend
DI 
Open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with an instant REST and GraphQL API plus a no-code admin app. Works with existing databases, not just new ones
DR 
Enterprise-grade open-source CMS powering over 1.4 million websites including government portals, universities, and major media properties. Highly flexible with a strong security track record
EX 
Node.js CMS and API framework that generates REST endpoints automatically from JSON Schema content type definitions. Define your data model in JSON, get a working API and admin panel with permission management included
GH 
Open-source publishing platform for newsletters, paid memberships, and blogs. Built-in Stripe payments, email delivery, and a clean editor. Self-hosting removes the per-member revenue cut that hosted platforms take
JO 
Mature open-source CMS powering 2% of the web. Flexible content structure with built-in multi-language support, user groups, and a large extension directory
KE 
TypeScript-first Node.js CMS and application framework with a code-defined schema, auto-generated GraphQL API, and a polished admin UI. Built for developers who want a programmable content backend without writing CRUD from scratch
MO 
Developer-focused PHP CMS built for custom site architecture. No prescribed templates or content models — you build exactly what the project requires. Strong security track record and a long-standing reputation among agencies
NE 
PHP CMS built on the Flow framework with a node-based content repository and in-context editing. Designed for editorial teams who need flexible content structures and developers who want a clean separation between content and presentation
ST 
Open-source headless CMS with a customisable content type builder, REST and GraphQL APIs, and a plugin marketplace. The most widely used self-hosted headless CMS
WO 
The CMS powering 43% of the web. Self-hosted, GPL-licensed, with 60,000+ plugins, WooCommerce, and no platform fee. Requires active maintenance to stay secure