Open-source headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript and React
Free, open-source desktop CMS for creating static websites locally and publishing them anywhere
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Free and open source for self-hosting. Enterprise plans available with dedicated support, advanced features, and hosting options.
The Publii core application is free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. Free and premium themes and plugins are available in the Marketplace; hosting, domains, and third-party services may involve additional costs.
Key features
Define schema in code to get a full backend automatically
Next.js native integration
Visual editing for content
RAG and vector embedding for AI-ready content
Multi-tenancy support
White label customization
Localization capabilities
Access control and authentication
Deployment to Vercel or Cloudflare
Community and dedicated support options
Block, WYSIWYG, and Markdown editors
Responsive images with lazy loading and WebP conversion
SEO settings and structured data support
Automatic XML sitemap generation
Multiple publishing destinations
HTML and CSS minification
Handlebars theme system
Multiple author profiles
What makes it different
Fully open source with MIT license and no vendor lock-in
Code-first approach with full flexibility for developers
Owned by developers with control over the entire infrastructure
Unified solution for content and application building
AI-ready platform with automatic content preparation
No database, PHP, or public admin panel required on hosting
Privacy-first with no tracking by default
Write and publish offline, sync to any host
Smaller attack surface than dynamic CMSs
Trusted by creators and developers for over a decade
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Publii