Statamic alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Statamic: pro licence needed for multiple users and APIs, and smaller addon ecosystem than WordPress or Craft. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Statamic, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Craft CMS currently ranks first.
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Best Statamic alternative for most people
Craft CMSPolished PHP CMS with a larger plugin store and Craft Commerce.
Best Statamic alternative for a free option
GravFree open-source flat-file CMS for simpler PHP sites.
Best Statamic alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Craft CMSPolished PHP CMS with a larger plugin store and Craft Commerce.
Best Statamic alternative for open source
WordPressFree core and far more themes and plugins for non-developer owners.
Best Statamic alternative for self-hosting
KirbyAnother flat-file PHP CMS with a one-off licence and a flexible panel.
Best Statamic alternative for iPhone and Android
WordPressFree core and far more themes and plugins for non-developer owners.
Best Statamic alternative for working in the browser
October CMSAlso built on Laravel, with a cheap licence and a plugin marketplace.
Statamic alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Statamic?
Craft CMS ranks first right now. Polished PHP CMS with a larger plugin store and Craft Commerce. Kirby and Grav follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Statamic?
Yes. Craft CMS (free plan + paid), Grav (open source) 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 Statamic?
Yes: Grav and WordPress. Grav and WordPress can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Statamic?
The complaints we hear most: pro licence needed for multiple users and APIs; smaller addon ecosystem than WordPress or Craft; requires Laravel and PHP skills to customise.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Statamic, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.