Open-source CMS powering a large share of the web, with an enormous plugin ecosystem.
Why we recommend it
Nothing else matches its ecosystem or the pool of people who can maintain a site after you hand it over.
Strengths
- Free and open source
- Unmatched plugin and theme ecosystem
- Easy to hand over to clients
Drawbacks
- Needs maintenance and security attention
- Plugin quality varies enormously
WordPress alternatives and related tools
Squarespace
All-in-one website builder with polished templates, hosting, commerce, and domains included.
PaidNetlify
Hosting and deployment platform for static and JAMstack sites.
FreemiumWized
Adds application logic, auth and dynamic data to Webflow sites.
FreemiumStatamic
Flat-file CMS built on Laravel with a well-designed editing experience.
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