19.0
Enonic XP offers a free tier, self-hosting, and a GraphQL API.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best Content Management Systems in 2026
Enonic XP leads this chart of 165 (9.0/10, free plan). CrafterCMS is next (9.0/10, free plan), and Kiln is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.4/10). Content management systems help you create, organize and publish website content. Platform fit and editorial features are key when choosing one. Check whether a CMS has an Android app if you work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. The platform details here list web, self-hosted, API, Linux, Windows and macOS support, but do not list Android apps. Web access may still work in an Android browser.
29.0
Free, open-source CMS for web projects that you can self-host.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
38.4
Kiln is an open-source, click-to-edit CMS for static websites.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPISelf-hosted
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Webflow CMS
Webflow CMS is a hosted website platform; annual billing starts at $25 per month.
Free planWebAPI8.3From $15 a month - 5
django CMS
django CMS is a free, open-source content management system built on the Django web framework for creating and managing websites.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.3From $500 a year - 6
Tumblr
Freemium blogging platform with Android, iOS and web apps, scheduling, custom domains and analytics.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.3From $69.99 a year - 7
Prismic
Prismic is a headless CMS with developer tools and a visual page builder for creating and managing website content within an existing stack.
Free planWebAPI8.2Free plan - 8
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine is an open source content management system for storing, organizing, and publishing website content.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted8.1Free plan - 9
HubSpot Content Hub
HubSpot Content Hub is hosted, AI-powered content marketing software from HubSpot Content Hub, a maker founded in 2006 and headquartered in…
Free planWebAPI8.0From $7 a month - 10
Pimcore
Pimcore combines a CMS with asset libraries and approval workflows; it has a free tier.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.0From $9,900 a year - 11
OpenCms
OpenCms is a no-cost option for self-hosting content with editorial workflows.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.0From €5,000 a year - 12
Drupal
Free CMS for building websites, available on web and for self-hosting.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.9Free plan - 13
MODX
MODX is a content management system and application framework for building custom digital experiences.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.9From $36 a month - 14
Microweber
Open sourceWebAPISelf-hosted7.9From $60 a year - 15
Ghost
Ghost is an open-source blog and newsletter platform for creators, publishers, businesses, and developers.
Web7.8From $18 a month - 16
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware
Free, self-hosted web CMS with editorial workflows.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.8Free plan - 17
Marketpath CMS
Marketpath CMS is hosted, with a free tier and paid access starting at $49 monthly.
Free planWeb7.8From $49 a month - 18
TYPO3 CMS
TYPO3 CMS is a free, open-source, self-hosted content management system for websites and digital projects.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.7From €3,200 a year - 19
Omeka S
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.7From $1,250 a year - 20
Siteleaf
Siteleaf is a content management system for creating and publishing static websites.
Free planWebAPI7.7From $7 a month - 217.6From €45 a month
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Plone
Free CMS with editorial workflows, available on web and for self-hosting.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.6Free plan - 23
ApostropheCMS
Hybrid CMS with a free option and paid plans starting at $199 per month.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.6From $39 a month - 24
dotCMS
CMS with content localization, custom role permissions, and a free plan.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.5Free plan - 25
Quintype
Paid CMS with mobile and web apps, workflows, roles, multilingual content, SEO and media library.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5Free plan
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a CMS whose listed platform type matches your setup, such as web, self-hosted, API, Linux, Windows or macOS.
What editorial workflow does it need?
Match the CMS's editorial workflow features to how content moves from drafting to publication.
Check whether custom user roles are available when writers, editors and administrators need different permissions.
Can it handle the content your site needs?
Look for multilingual content, custom content types and a media library when your site needs structured pages, multiple languages or stored images and files.
These capabilities can affect how you plan content before choosing a platform.
Which SEO tools are included?
Compare the SEO tools listed for a CMS before choosing it for a search-focused site.
Check the product details for the SEO functions you need rather than assuming they are included.
What will the CMS cost to start?
Compare the free plan and the paid-from price shown for each CMS.
A free plan and a free trial are different, so check which offer applies and what the paid option starts at.
Do you need open-source code?
Check whether the CMS is open source if you need to inspect or change its code.
Also review the licence and hosting requirements before selecting a self-hosted option.
Questions people ask
Which content management systems have an Android app?
The platform facts listed here do not show Android apps. Check the product's own platform details; web access may be available through an Android browser.
What should I compare in a CMS?
Compare free and paid plans, platform type, editorial workflows, user roles, multilingual content, SEO tools, media libraries and custom content types.
What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?
A free plan can remain available under its stated terms, while a free trial is a time-limited way to try a paid option. Check the product details.
Which CMS platforms support self-hosting?
Self-hosted support is listed as a platform type in the comparison. Check the individual CMS entry for its specific hosting requirements.
Do content management systems support multilingual websites?
Multilingual content is one of the comparison fields. Review the individual CMS details to see whether its language features fit your site.