Best Self-hosted Content & Publishing tools in 2026
214 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category
214 services found
Wiki|Docs
Databaseless Markdown flat-file wiki engine
Lightweight databaseless wiki using Markdown files with WYSIWYG editor, attachments, revisions and sitemap. Runs on PHP/Apache and available via Docker.
Omeka S
PHP web publication system for museums, libraries, and archives
Omeka S is a modular PHP CMS for cultural heritage institutions to publish exhibits, manage digital collections, and share metadata across sites.
VoucherVault
Django app to store and manage vouchers, coupons and gift cards
Mobile-optimized Django web portal for storing and managing vouchers, coupons, gift cards and loyalty cards with QR/barcode support, expiry alerts and OIDC SSO.
ILIAS
Open-source web-based learning management system (LMS)
ILIAS is a PHP-based open-source learning management system for creating courses, assessments, wikis, forums, calendars and extensible training platforms.
Chyrp Lite
Ultra-lightweight PHP blogging engine with extensible modules
Minimal, accessible PHP blogging engine with Twig themes, modular Feathers and modules for media, tags, comments, and simple caching. Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.
SheetAble
Self-hosted music sheet organizer for managing and sharing sheet music
A web-first music sheet library to upload, organize, and share sheet music with account management and tablet support.
Expressa
Data-driven API middleware with an admin UI for Express.js
Express middleware that generates REST collection APIs from JSON Schema with a Django-like admin UI; supports MongoDB, PostgreSQL or JSON-file storage.
LANCommander
Self-hosted LAN game distribution and launcher platform
Open-source platform to host, distribute and launch games on local networks with a dedicated launcher, game uploads/downloads, server management and basic chat.
OpenOlat
Modular Java-based learning management system (LMS)
Open-source Java LMS for course authoring, assessments and institutional learning management with SCORM/QTI support and REST API.
Contao
Open-source PHP content management system based on Symfony
Contao is an open-source PHP CMS for building professional, accessible, SEO-friendly and performant websites and web applications; extensible via Symfony bundles and Composer.
ArchivesSpace
Archives information management system for collections and digital objects
Open-source archives information management application for accessioning, describing, preserving, and providing access to archival collections and digital objects.
RELATE
Django-based web courseware for authoring and grading programming coursework
Open-source Django LMS for creating courses with YAML/Markdown content, git-backed versioning, sandboxed code questions, automatic grading, calendars and analytics.
GeneWeb
Web-based genealogy database and viewer written in OCaml
Open-source genealogy software with a web interface, multilingual support, GEDCOM import/export, relationship calculations, per-person access control and templating.
Anchr
Anchr: a self-hosted toolbox for bookmarks, links, and image hosting.
Open-source, self-hosted toolbox for bookmarks, URL shortening, and encrypted image hosting, with optional hosted service and browser/mobile integrations.
CollectiveAccess Providence
Backend collections management and digital asset cataloguing
Providence is the backend of CollectiveAccess: a PHP-based collections management system for cataloging complex metadata and media with search, GraphQL API, import/export and reporting.
Mycorrhiza Wiki
Filesystem- and Git-based wiki engine written in Go
Lightweight filesystem wiki engine using Git for history and Mycomarkup for content, suited for personal wikis, digital gardens and small teams.
CouchCMS
Lightweight CMS to make static HTML templates editable
CouchCMS is a PHP-based lightweight CMS that converts static HTML/CSS templates into editable sites with cloned pages, forms, comments and RSS.
Roadiz
Flexible PHP CMS with polymorphic node schema and headless APIs
Symfony-based polymorphic CMS using a node system, Twig theming, Doctrine ORM and API-first support for building headless or traditional sites.
Mataroa
Minimalist, markdown-first blogging platform built with Django
Minimal Django-based blogging platform focused on writing. Markdown posts, per-user subdomains, RSS/email subscriptions, Hugo/Zola/EPUB exports, image hosting and API.
Screenlite
Open-source CMS and player platform for digital signage
Digital signage CMS with web and device players to manage content, schedules, and displays; built with TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, Redis and S3-compatible storage.
REDAXO
Flexible PHP-based traditional CMS with modular architecture
REDAXO is a lightweight, modular PHP CMS offering block/module-based content editing, a media pool, multilingual support, and an extensible AddOn system.
Openchangelog
Render Markdown changelogs into a customizable website
Convert changelog Markdown files into a searchable, themeable changelog website with RSS, GitHub sync, password protection, analytics, and embeds.
Quizmaster
Host interactive web quizzes with separate player and master interfaces
Scala-based web application for running live quizzes. Questions are configured via YAML; includes player answer page, quiz display, and master controls with multimedia support.
fx
Lightweight Rust microblogging and personal blog engine
Self-hosted, low-footprint microblogging and blog engine in Rust with Markdown posts, file uploads, RSS following, backups, and built-in search.
Zenphoto
Open-source, gallery-focused PHP CMS for media websites
A lightweight PHP CMS focused on photo, video and audio galleries with integrated blogging (Zenpage), theme support and extensible plugins.
Tiledesk
Open-source platform for AI chatbots and multichannel live chat
Open-source conversational platform to build AI chatbots, multichannel live chat, and human-in-the-loop customer support with knowledge base and RAG capabilities.
CoreShop
E-commerce platform implemented as a Pimcore bundle for customizable stores
CoreShop is an e-commerce bundle for Pimcore that provides product catalog, cart/checkout, promotions, multi-site and PIM/MDM integration for B2B and B2C storefronts.
Tracim
Modular team collaboration platform for files, chat, and documentation
Tracim is an open-source collaboration suite offering threaded conversations, file sharing with versioning, collaborative pages, tasks and workspace organization.
Silicon Notes
Minimal web-based personal knowledge base in Markdown
Silicon Notes is a lightweight personal knowledge base built with Flask. It offers Markdown editing, syntax highlighting, backlinks, full-text search, page history, and export/import.
Fedora Repository
Open-source repository for managing and preserving digital content
Java-based, modular digital repository for libraries and archives. Provides a RESTful HTTP API, Linked Data support, flexible storage backends and preservation features.
