Content Management System Platforms
5 open source CMS platforms you can self-host, from headless to traditional. Compare WordPress, Contentful, and Sanity alternatives by features. Updated Sept 2026.
Docusaurus
Docusaurus is an open-source framework for building documentation websites quickly and efficiently. It offers a simple setup process, making it easy to create, deploy, and maintain project sites.
Payload CMS
A Next.js native, open-source headless CMS that installs directly in your existing app folder, offering a flexible and powerful content management solution.
Directus
An open-source real-time API and dashboard for managing SQL database content, providing flexible data management across multiple database systems with no-code and extensible features.
Ghost
Ghost is the most popular open source, headless Node.js CMS which already works with all the tools you know and love. It offers fiercely independent, professional publishing.
Strapi
An open-source, flexible headless CMS built with JavaScript/TypeScript that enables developers to manage and deliver content across multiple platforms with customizable hosting options.