ButterCMS alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave ButterCMS: less flexible for complex content models, and paid tiers are pricey for small teams. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ButterCMS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Prismic currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best ButterCMS alternative for a free option
WordPressFree self-hosted blogging if you don't need a headless setup.
Best ButterCMS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
StoryblokVisual editor for landing pages with a free Starter plan.
Best ButterCMS alternative for open source
WordPressFree self-hosted blogging if you don't need a headless setup.
Best ButterCMS alternative for self-hosting
WordPressFree self-hosted blogging if you don't need a headless setup.
Best ButterCMS alternative for iPhone and Android
WordPressFree self-hosted blogging if you don't need a headless setup.
Best ButterCMS alternative for working in the browser
DatoCMSHosted headless CMS with modular content and strong image handling.
ButterCMS alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to ButterCMS?
Prismic ranks first right now. Cheaper hosted CMS with flexible page sections. Storyblok and DatoCMS follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to ButterCMS?
Yes. Prismic (free plan + paid), Storyblok (free plan + paid), DatoCMS (free plan + paid) and WordPress (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to ButterCMS?
Yes: WordPress. WordPress can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from ButterCMS?
The complaints we hear most: less flexible for complex content models; paid tiers are pricey for small teams; hosted only, no self-hosting.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ButterCMS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.