Movable Type — CMS (Freemium)

Movable Type is a freemium CMS solution from Six Apart. 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 Movable Type?

Movable Type uses a freemium model — a usable free tier is available, with paid plans that unlock advanced features, higher limits and priority support. It is categorised under CMS and published by Six Apart. Buyers typically evaluate Movable Type when they need a dependable CMS option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

Movable Type alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Is Movable Type free?
Movable Type offers a free tier under a freemium model; advanced features and higher limits require a paid plan.
What are the best Movable Type alternatives?
Popular CMS alternatives to Movable Type include ATutor, Adobe Experience Manager, Alchemy CMS, Alfresco. See the full list of CMS on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Movable Type?
Movable Type is a freemium CMS tool developed by Six Apart.

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