ApostropheCMS alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave ApostropheCMS: smaller community and extension catalogue, and requires MongoDB. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ApostropheCMS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Payload currently ranks first.
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Best ApostropheCMS alternative for most people
PayloadCode-first TypeScript CMS with live preview and SQL database support.
Best ApostropheCMS alternative for a free option
StrapiBigger open-source Node.js headless CMS community.
Best ApostropheCMS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
StoryblokHosted visual editing without running servers.
Best ApostropheCMS alternative for self-hosting
WordPressBlock editing with a huge ecosystem, on PHP.
Best ApostropheCMS alternative for iPhone and Android
WordPressBlock editing with a huge ecosystem, on PHP.
Best ApostropheCMS alternative for working in the browser
PayloadCode-first TypeScript CMS with live preview and SQL database support.
ApostropheCMS alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to ApostropheCMS?
Payload ranks first right now. Code-first TypeScript CMS with live preview and SQL database support. Strapi and Concrete CMS follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to ApostropheCMS?
Yes. Payload (open source), Strapi (open source), Concrete CMS (open source) and Storyblok (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to ApostropheCMS?
Yes: Payload, Strapi, Concrete CMS and WordPress. Payload, Strapi and Concrete CMS can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from ApostropheCMS?
The complaints we hear most: smaller community and extension catalogue; requires MongoDB; pro and Assembly tiers are expensive.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ApostropheCMS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.