WordPress alternatives
WordPress: Open-source CMS for anything from blogs to online stores.
WordPress can do anything, but plugins, updates and security take a lot of work. These alternatives are hosted builders, publishing platforms or other open-source CMSs.
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6 alternatives to WordPress
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Ghost is made for publishing, with newsletters and memberships built in. It's much lighter than WordPress.
- Freemium
- Web
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Wix is hosted and drag-and-drop, so there's nothing to update.
- Freemium
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in Israel
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Squarespace has beautiful templates and handles hosting and security for you.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Webflow gives designers full visual control and a hosted CMS.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Drupal is open source and suits large, complex sites with many content types and user roles.
- Free
- Web
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WordPress alternatives compared
| Product | Pricing | Platforms | Made in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Freemium | Web | – |
| Wix | Freemium | Web, iOS, Android | Israel |
| Squarespace | Paid | Web, iOS, Android | United States |
| Webflow | Freemium | Web | United States |
| Drupal | Free | Web | – |
| Joomla | Free | Web | – |
WordPress alternatives: frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to WordPress?
Popular alternatives to WordPress are Ghost, Wix and Squarespace. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.
Is there a free alternative to WordPress?
Yes. Drupal and Joomla are free to use. Ghost, Wix and Webflow have a free plan.
Which WordPress alternatives work on iPhone and Android?
Wix and Squarespace have apps for both iPhone and Android.
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