Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to WordPress

Open source CMS to create a beautiful websites, blogs or app

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. WordPress launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The New WordPress.com▲584

   Publishing platform, reinvented, open source w/ new Mac app

   2015 · wpcalypso.wordpress.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   IncludeWP▲187

   Top open-source frameworks for WordPress plugin & theme devs

   2016 · includewp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Botpress▲190

   The WordPress of Bots

   2017 · botpress.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Algolia Search for WordPress▲151

   Bring instant and relevant search to your WordPress blog

   2016 · community.algolia.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   You Don't Need WordPress▲472

   Create a blog with only Google Docs

   2018 · youdontneedwp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   WordPress Stash▲237

   A curated directory of resources and tools for WordPress

   2017 · horsesforcourses.uk.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Bedrock▲82

   WordPress boilerplate with modern development tools

   2015 · roots.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Wordpress Stack▲214

   A curated list of WordPress resources

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Cloudpress▲189

   Create unique responsive wordpress sites without coding

   2015 · cloud-press.net · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Newspack▲189

    A new publishing solution for news orgs by WordPress

    2019 · newspack.blog · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Make▲95

    Beautiful and customizable WordPress page builder.

    2016 · thethemefoundry.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LoginPress▲159

    Customize and secure your boring WordPress login pages

    2017 · wpbrigade.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Local▲182

    A beautiful, free app for developing WordPress sites locally

    2020 · localwp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Shifting WordPress to the JAMstack▲14

    Make your Wordpress static

    2017 · heavybit.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    AddThis for WordPress▲77

    Easy tools for driving conversions & engagement

    2014 · wordpress.org · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Changelog▲146

    Have a changelog based on Wordpress

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Beautiful Open▲132

    Beautiful sites for Open Source projects

    2014 · beautifulopen.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    King of App▲6

    Wordpress for apps

    2017 · kingofapp.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    WordPress Playground▲66

    Experience a WordPress that runs entirely in your browser

    2023 · developer.wordpress.org · its alternatives →

20. 20
    VersionPress▲77

    --- version control for WordPress built on Git

    2014 · versionpress.net · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Pro▲13

    Website Creator for WordPress by Themeco

    2017 · theme.co · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Codeable▲85

    Get your WordPress tasks done

    2014 · codeable.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Gear CMS▲8

    Open Source CMS

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Roots for Creativity - Why Wordpress is like a Human▲60

    Befriend your tech.

    2016 · traffic.libsyn.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →