Top 10 Web Content Management Systems

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WordPress

There is no doubt that when the conversation shifts to talking about the best CMS options WordPress is always going to be first. According to WordPress itself, nearly 35% of the entire web manages its content via its service, and that’s why it’s number 1 here. WordPress is open-source, which also makes it one of the best free CMS options as well. With a massive legion of plug-ins and add-ons as part of its ecosystem, it is also one of the most customizable CMS systems you can get. WordPress can also be customized and tweaked to be used as one of the best headless CMS options. There is no limit to how diverse and useful WordPress is, it is a jack of all trades, and it’s free for everyone.

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2

Joomla

If for whatever reason WordPress does not float your boat as a CMS, then Joomla is a great alternative as a customizable CMS. Joomla is one of the best free CMS options in 2024, featuring a wide range of plug-ins, templates, and extensions, Similar to WordPress it is also an open-source CMS, and it focuses on enabling more advanced developers who already have some coding knowledge to effectively start pushing their content onto their website. For this reason, Joomla is not the best option if you are an absolute beginner.

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3

Drupal

Keeping up with the trend of introducing great open-source CMS systems, Drupal is our next entry on the list. Drupal is one of the oldest and most reputable customizable CMS options out there, with its original release dating back to 2001, making it older than WordPress. As a web CMS, Drupal’s principal focus is on security. It is known to have one of the best security performances as part of its base version. Much like our two previous entries on the list, Drupal is also one of the best free CMS systems you can get.

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4

WiX

Wix originally started as a website builder as opposed to a CMS, which sparked a lot of CMS vs website builder discussions online. Now however after several years of development it has enough content management features to qualify as a CMS, and one of the best too. This allows beginner users to quickly design their website through drag-and-drop features and start pushing content out right away. Wix does offer a premium plan, and the hosting is also left to the user. But Wix is not an open-source CMS, and it certainly has nowhere near the level of a plug-in ecosystem as other options mentioned so far. So it is not a customizable CMS either.

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5

Shopify

This is the first pick on my list of best CMS options in 2024 that goes in a different direction from what we’ve seen so far. Shopify, as the name suggests, is a web CMS that primarily caters to online shops and retailers. While it is designed for running an eCommerce website, don’t let this make you think that it is a subpar CMS in other fields. It is a full CMS package that is also capable of hosting your website as part of a single package. Shopify is not only great for online businesses, but its analytics and inventory management tools make it a great option to also manage your physical store as part of your online website. Shopify also allows you to integrate great and diverse payment gateways as part of your online business website.

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6

Magento

If Shopify was not the eCommerce CMS that you were looking for, then Magento should do the trick for you. Magento comes in two different variations. First is the official Adobe release which is an enterprise CMS and needs a subscription fee to run. The other however is one of the best free CMS eCommerce options, known as Magento Open Source. The principal difference between these two is not in the technicalities or features of the CMS, but in the fact that the official Adobe version comes with hosting and 24/7 tech support, while the open-source CMS does not. With that said, considering that Shopify is not open-source, Magento’s free version is probably one of the best free CMS options with a focus on retail.

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7

Ghost

Ghost is here as one of the first entries that can be classified as a pure headless CMS. Ghost is not only one of the best headless CMS options, but it also does so while being focused primarily on the blogger community. So if you have or are thinking about starting a large blogging operation featuring many different presentation layers, then Ghost is definitely for you. Ghost is great in letting you write original blogs and augment them with needed SEO improvements and additional visual and motion content. These will then be compiled in a back-end and you can use different APIs to quickly push them to your different front-ends, such as websites, apps, software, etc.

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8

Webflow

Webflow is another unique CMS option based on the fact that it does not feature a single line of code anywhere for the user to bother with. Instead, it takes it upon itself to fully cover every single modification that a user may need as part of its preconfigured content management options. The UI is also designed with utility in mind. Whereas Wix also does not feature codes and is beginner-friendly, it has nowhere near the level of detail and flexibility that Webflow has to offer.

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9

SquareSpace

In 2024, Squarespace continues to stand out as a leading CMS. It offers sophistication and simplicity both at the same time. That’s why Squarespace suits a wide range of users, from small business owners to individual content creators. With its user-friendly interface and an impressive array of customizable templates, Squarespace makes it effortless to create a professional-looking website without the need for extensive coding knowledge, so it can be considered a no-code CMS. It also has an integrated suite of tools that covers everything from e-commerce and marketing to analytics and provides a comprehensive platform for digital presence management.

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10

Textpattern

If you are looking for a simple, text-based, straightforward CMS, then TextPattern is the one you are looking for. TextPattern, focused mainly on your text content, is a great CMS option for bloggers and independent journalists. TextPattern also has a long development cycle dating back to 2003. Therefore, it has a credible ecosystem of text related plug-ins and extensions, as well as advanced SEO optimization tools.

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11

TYPO3

TYPO3 is the last pick in this list, so I thought it is appropriate to close the list with another option that can be considered as a jack of all trades, similar to Drupal and WordPress. TYPO3 is one of the oldest CMS systems on the web, dating back to 1998. TYPO3 is another candidate to be considered as one of the best free CMS platforms with an open-source CMS approach. TYPO3 uniquely offers a lot of features for internal company sites, which makes it for businesses who want a small, well-organized internal management website with an easy content flow. Similar to TextPattern, the 25-year presence of TYPO3 on the web has led to a lot of credible extensions and plug-ins being available for it as well. All in all, if Joomla, WordPress, and Drupal weren’t your cup of tea, TYPO3 is a great alternative.

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12

Craft CMS

If you are not satisfied with non of these options, I encourage you to check out Craft CMS. An open-source powered all-in-one CMS, with highly active community for your needs. Cloudzy’s Craft CMS hosting, is a go to solution for all web admins and content publishers who are willing to manage their website with Craft CMS.

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