01
Squidex
Create once, publish everywhere with this scalable headless CMS.
Squidex is an open-source headless CMS with a robust API. It offers a centralised platform for creating and publishing content across multiple channels.
94.0
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Squidex ranks first here for developers seeking an API-first solution, and tracks every update with full version history and audit logs. Liferay Digital Experience Platform is built for Enterprise marketing and IT teams, and enables faster market entry via low-code development. ApostropheCMS serves JavaScript development teams, and provides true in-context visual editing directly on the page.
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Liferay Digital Experience Platform
Launch digital experiences that convert, scale and grow
Liferay Digital Experience Platform is open-source software enabling teams to create adaptable experiences. It serves business and technical users seeking engaging digital solutions.
92.0
03
ApostropheCMS
Build freely, edit effortlessly with a modern Node.js CMS.
ApostropheCMS is an open source, full-stack JavaScript content management system. It enables true in-context visual editing for editors while allowing developers to maintain architectural control.
90.0
04
TinaCMS
Build stunning websites with visual editing powered by Git
TinaCMS is a developer-friendly, open-source CMS powered by Git and Markdown. It offers live previews and real-time editing while keeping content creators in control.
88.0
05
Umbraco CMS
The most agent-ready and flexible open-source .NET CMS
Umbraco CMS is a widely-used open-source content management system built on Microsoft .NET. It seamlessly integrates with third-party applications to provide unparalleled flexibility and extensibility.
88.0
06
Vvveb
Open source CMS and eCommerce Reinvented
Vvveb is an open source CMS and eCommerce platform. It features a powerful drag and drop website builder for blogs and stores.
88.0
07
Payload CMS
Simplify your stack and build anything or everything with Payload.
Payload CMS is an open-source Next.js backend designed for developers and marketers. It allows teams to build custom applications while maintaining full ownership of their content infrastructure.
82.0
08
Boltcms.io
The starting point of your new website
Boltcms.io is an open-source content management system built on the Symfony framework. It allows developers to create flexible websites using Twig templates and YAML configuration.
80.0
09
Decap CMS
Open-source content management for your Git workflow
Decap CMS is an open-source content management system designed for Git workflows. It enables faster and more flexible web projects by working with any static site generator.
80.0
10
ClassicPress
Stable, lightweight and instantly familiar CMS for creators
ClassicPress is a lightweight, stable and instantly familiar open-source content management system. It is forked from WordPress but excludes the block editor.
76.0
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What do the top four say they are built for?
Squidex says it is built for developers seeking an API-first solution, and Liferay Digital Experience Platform for Enterprise marketing and IT teams. ApostropheCMS says it is built for JavaScript development teams, and TinaCMS for developers using static site generators.
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