Best CMS Software — Free & Paid (2026)

Explore and compare 75 CMS tools on FreeSoftwareX (More Software). Browse free, open-source and commercial options side by side — compare features, licensing and price — and find the right fit for your business.

What is CMS software?

CMS software helps teams handle their cms needs within More Software. On this page you can compare the leading options by licence model — 58 free / open-source and 17 paid / freemium tools — so you can shortlist by budget, features and support before you commit.

Top free & open-source CMS

ATutorAlchemy CMSAmetys CMSApache RollerApostropheBackdrop CMS

Top paid & freemium CMS

Adobe Experience ManagerContentverseEpiserver (Optimizely)Microsoft SharePointOctober CMSOpenText TeamSiteAlfrescoJahiaLogicalDOCMagnoliaMovable TypeOpenKM

Popular CMS tools

ATutor — Open SourceAdobe Experience Manager — PaidAlchemy CMS — Open SourceAlfresco — FreemiumAmetys CMS — Open SourceApache Roller — Open SourceApostrophe — Open SourceBackdrop CMS — Open SourceBloomreach (Hippo CMS) — Open SourceBludit — Open SourceBolt — Open SourceBolt CMS — Open SourceBricolage — Open SourceCMS Made Simple — Open SourceCMSimple — Open SourceComposr CMS — Open SourceConcrete CMS — Open SourceContao — Open SourceContentbox — Open SourceContentverse — PaidDNN (DotNetNuke) — Open SourceEnonic XP — Open SourceEpiserver (Optimizely) — PaidFedora Commons — Open SourceGeeklog — Open SourceGetSimple CMS — Open SourceGrav — Open SourceGrav (via WonderCMS/WinterCMS family) WinterCMS — Open SourceImpressCMS — Open SourceJahia — FreemiumLogicalDOC — FreemiumMODX — Open SourceMagento — Open SourceMagnolia — FreemiumMambo — Open SourceMicrosoft SharePoint — PaidMicroweber — Open SourceMidgard CMS — Open SourceMovable Type — FreemiumNeos — Open SourceNucleus CMS — Open SourceNuxeo — Open SourceOctober CMS — PaidOmeka — Open SourceOpenCms — Open SourceOpenKM — FreemiumOpenText TeamSite — PaidOracle WebCenter Content — PaidOrchard — Open SourcePHP-Fusion — Open SourcePHP-Nuke — Open SourcePlone — Open SourcePmWiki — Open SourceProcessWire — Open SourceREDAXO — Open SourceSPIP — Open SourceShopware — Open SourceSilverStripe — Open SourceSitefinity — PaidTWiki — Open SourceTYPO3 — Open SourceTextpattern — Open SourceTiki Wiki CMS Groupware — Open SourceUmbraco — Open SourceWagtail — Open SourceWonderCMS — Open SourceXOOPS — Open SourceZesty.io — Paidb2evolution — Open Sourcedjango CMS — Open SourcedotCMS — FreemiumeZ Publish (Ibexa) — Open SourcemojoPortal — Open SourcenopCommerce — Open SourceuCoz — Freemium

How to choose CMS

Start with your must-have features and budget. Open-source and free tools suit lean teams and those who can self-host; freemium lets you trial before paying; commercial tools add vendor support and guarantees. Compare the shortlisted CMS above, then request a quote or demo free.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free CMS?
Popular free and open-source CMS options include ATutor and others listed above. The best choice depends on your features, team size and whether you can self-host.
How many CMS tools are listed?
FreeSoftwareX currently lists 75 CMS tools, spanning free, open-source, freemium and commercial licences.
Are there free CMS options?
Yes — 58 of the CMS tools listed are free or open source. See "Top free & open-source CMS" above.
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