48.6k
Ghost
Ghost is a powerful platform for modern publishing, offering robust support for memberships, subscriptions, and newsletters.
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CMS🛍️
E-Commerce📚
Documentation🌐
Web
3 Open Source Alternatives to WordPress
There are 3 open-source alternatives to WordPress in this directory. The most popular is Ghost with 48.6k GitHub stars, followed by GrapesJS(23.5k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Ghost is a powerful platform for modern publishing, offering robust support for memberships, subscriptions, and newsletters. | 48.6k | JavaScript | MIT License |
| 2 | GrapesJS GrapesJS is a next-generation free and open source web builder framework, designed for building templates without coding experience. | 23.5k | TypeScript | Other |
| 3 | Grav A modern, crazy fast, ridiculously easy and amazingly powerful flat-file CMS powered by PHP, Markdown, Twig, and Symfony. | 15.5k | PHP | MIT License |
All open-source alternatives to WordPress
23.5k
GrapesJS
GrapesJS is a next-generation free and open source web builder framework, designed for building templates without coding experience.
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Development🧰
Framework👨🎨
Design🌐
Web
15.5k
Grav
A modern, crazy fast, ridiculously easy and amazingly powerful flat-file CMS powered by PHP, Markdown, Twig, and Symfony.
📝
CMS🌐
Web
Frequently asked questions
What are the best open-source alternatives to WordPress?
The top three are Ghost(48.6k stars), GrapesJS(23.5k stars), Grav(15.5k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Are these alternatives to WordPress free?
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Can I self-host an alternative to WordPress?
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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