Apostrophe — CMS (Open Source)

Apostrophe is an open-source CMS solution from Apostrophe. Compare it against 74 other CMS tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Apostrophe?

Apostrophe is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under CMS and published by Apostrophe. Buyers typically evaluate Apostrophe when they need a dependable CMS option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

Apostrophe alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apostrophe free?
Yes. Apostrophe is open source and free to use, with no purchase cost for the core product.
What are the best Apostrophe alternatives?
Popular CMS alternatives to Apostrophe include ATutor, Adobe Experience Manager, Alchemy CMS, Alfresco. See the full list of CMS on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Apostrophe?
Apostrophe is an open-source CMS tool developed by Apostrophe.

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