18.3
Wix is an AI-powered platform for creating websites, registering domains, and running business solutions.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Web Content Management Software in 2026
Web content management software helps you create, edit, organise and publish website content. Products in this category range from hosted web services to self-hosted systems, APIs and open-source projects. Android is a listed platform for software in this category, while other options run on the web, iOS or Linux. Check the platform list, deployment model and whether the editor works well on your phone or tablet…
28.0
WordPress is free, open-source publishing software for creating websites, blogs, portals, and applications.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
37.5
ExpressionEngine is an open source content management system for storing, organizing, and publishing website content.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted
- 4
Squarespace Commerce
Squarespace Commerce is a hosted online store platform for selling physical products, services, subscriptions, and digital content such as music and ebooks.
AndroidiOSWeb7.5From $16 a month - 5
Webflow CMS
Webflow CMS is a hosted, visual content management system for creating dynamic, content-driven websites.
Free planWebAPI7.5From $15 a month - 6
OpenCms
OpenCms is a free, self-hosted Java and XML content management system for building and editing websites.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.4From €5,000 a year - 7
Duda
Duda is a website-building platform for professionals and agencies creating and managing sites at scale.
WebAPI7.3From $19 a month - 8
MODX
MODX is a content management system and application framework for building custom digital experiences.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.2From $36 a month - 9
Drupal
Drupal is content management software for building websites and applications.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.1Free plan - 10
Plone
Plone is a content management system for organizations that need to publish and manage structured content.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 11
Umbraco CMS
Free planWeb6.8From €45 a month - 12
Joomla
Joomla! is a free, open-source content management system for publishing and managing website content.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.6Free plan - 13
Modern Campus CMS
Modern Campus CMS is a hosted web content management system marketed exclusively for higher education.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.5 - 14
Silverstripe CMS
Silverstripe CMS is a free, open-source content management system for websites, intranets, and sophisticated web applications.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 15
Progress Sitefinity
Progress Sitefinity is a composable digital experience platform for marketers and developers to build, manage, and optimize digital experiences.
WebAPISelf-hostedWindows6.3 - 16
Xperience by Kentico
Xperience by Kentico combines content management, digital marketing, commerce, and AI capabilities in a digital experience platform.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.2 - 17
Contensis for Councils
Contensis for Councils is a paid local-government content management system for creating and running accessible council websites.
WebAPI6.1From £920 a month - 18
Craft CMS
Web5.9 - 19
Adobe Experience Manager Assets
Adobe Experience Manager Assets is a cloud-native digital asset management platform for organizing, managing, and sharing images, video, documents,…
API5.8 - 204.9
- 21
TYPO3
Web4.8 - 22
QuickSilk
Web4.7 - 234.6
- 24
CMSimple
Web4.6
Choosing well
Check platforms and hosting
Confirm whether you need Android, iOS, web, Linux, an API or self-hosting. Modern Campus CMS lists Android, iOS, API, self-hosted and web platforms; other products may list web alone.
A self-hosted system gives you a different setup path from a hosted web service, so match the platform to who will maintain it.
Compare free and paid options
Look for a free plan, freemium pricing or a free trial before committing. CMSimple, Craft CMS and ExpressionEngine list free plans.
Published paid prices differ: Craft CMS lists paid plans from $279, while ExpressionEngine lists paid plans from $39 per year. Acquia Source CMS and Contensis for Councils list pricing on request.
Review editing and workflow
Compare the visual page editor with the editorial workflow. A visual editor may suit page authors, while workflow controls help teams review and approve changes.
Check whether the features you need are included in the plan you can use, rather than assuming they come with a free option.
Plan for languages and domains
If your site publishes in more than one language, compare multilingual publishing support. Custom-domain support matters when content must appear on your own web address.
Also check included users so the account structure fits the people who create, review and publish content.
Consider export and source access
Content export can make migration or backups easier. Check what can be exported and in which format before building a large site.
Open-source code is available from products in this category. Review the licence and maintenance requirements if you need to read or change the code.
Questions people ask
Can I manage web content from Android?
Android is a listed platform for software in this category, but platform coverage differs by product. Check the individual listing before choosing.
Are free web content management tools available?
Yes. CMSimple, Craft CMS and ExpressionEngine list free plans. Other products use paid or freemium pricing.
Can I try a product before paying?
A free trial is offered by products in this category. Check the product's current terms and what the trial includes.
Which comparison fields matter most?
Compare free plan, paid-from price, visual editor, editorial workflow, multilingual publishing, included users, custom domains and content export.
Is open-source web content management software available?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by products in this category. Check the licence, hosting needs and maintenance work before adopting one.