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Scribus

Scribus

Open Source

Scribus is a professional, open-source desktop publishing (DTP) software designed for creating layouts for brochures, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, books, and interactive PDF presentations. It offers advanced layout and typesetting tools for graphic designers and publishers.

Free and open-source with no licensing costs.
Desktop publishing
Photos & Graphics
TeX Live

TeX Live

Open Source

TeX Live is a comprehensive, free software distribution of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeX" target="_blank">TeX</a> typesetting system. It includes all major TeX-related programs, macro packages, and widely used fonts, providing a complete environment for creating high-quality documents, especially those with complex mathematical formulas or intricate layouts. Maintained and updated annually, it's the recommended distribution for most users worldwide.

Exceptional typographical quality.
Publishing
News & Books Photos & Graphics
Org-mode

Org-mode

Open Source

Org-mode is a powerful and flexible mode for GNU Emacs, designed for note-taking, project planning, to-do list management, and authoring documents. It utilizes simple plain text files with intuitive markup.

Highly customizable and extensible through Emacs Lisp.
Command line interface
Office & Productivity OS & Utilities Photos & Graphics
Hubzilla

Hubzilla

Open Source

Hubzilla is a comprehensive platform for building decentralized, interconnected websites with a focus on identity, privacy, and communication. It provides tools for social networking, content publishing, and secure interactions across the federated web.

Decentralized identity for enhanced control and portability.
Decentralized
Business & Commerce Photos & Graphics Security & Privacy Social & Communications
Jekyll

Jekyll

Open Source

Jekyll is a powerful static site generator for building simple, blog-aware, static websites. It takes your content written in Markdown and Liquid, processes it, and generates a ready-to-deploy static website, eliminating the need for databases or complex servers.

Excellent website performance and speed.
Blogging
Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
Hugo

Hugo

Open Source

Hugo is a lightning-fast static site generator written in Go. It's designed for building websites rapidly, offering a flexible templating system, theme support, and a built-in development server for quick previews. Ideal for blogs, portfolios, and documentation sites.

Extremely fast build times.
Arch Linux Package
Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
blogstrap.py

blogstrap.py

Open Source

Blogstrap.py is a lightweight and simple flat-file CMS built using web.py and Bootstrap 3, ideal for developers and users who prefer a minimalist approach to blogging and website creation. It offers a no-database solution for self-hosted blogs.

Extremely easy to deploy due to flat-file architecture.
Blogging
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
Plone

Plone

Open Source

Plone is a robust, secure, and highly extensible free and open-source Content Management System (CMS) built on the Zope application server. It is designed for ease of use and offers powerful features for publishing, collaboration, and workflow automation.

Excellent security and access control features.
Publishing
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics
Octopress

Octopress

Open Source

Octopress is a robust, open-source framework built upon Jekyll, designed specifically for developers and tech-savvy users to create and deploy static blogs with ease and extensive customization options.

Provides a robust toolkit for Jekyll blogs.
Blogging
Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
CMS Made Simple

CMS Made Simple

Open Source

CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) is a robust, open-source Content Management System designed for developers and site owners seeking flexibility and control over their web presence. It provides a powerful web-based area for building, managing, and maintaining websites.

Highly flexible and customizable due to its modular architecture.
Blogging
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
Haroopad

Haroopad

Open Source

Haroopad is a discontinued markdown-enabled document processor designed for creating web-friendly content. It offers a distraction-free writing environment with live preview and syntax highlighting, making it suitable for bloggers, writers, and developers.

Excellent Markdown support with live preview
Blogging
Development News & Books Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
Anchor CMS

Anchor CMS

Open Source

Anchor CMS is a minimalist and elegant blogging platform designed for simplicity and speed. It focuses on providing a clean writing environment, allowing users to publish engaging content without the overhead of complex features. Ideal for writers and developers seeking a straightforward publishing tool.

Extremely simple and intuitive user interface.
Blogging
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
ProcessWire

ProcessWire

Open Source

ProcessWire is a powerful and flexible open-source CMS and framework for building websites and web applications. Known for its elegant API and developer-friendly architecture, it offers a robust solution for managing content at any scale with emphasis on customization and ease of use.

Highly flexible and customizable content structure.
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
TYPO3

TYPO3

Open Source

TYPO3 is a powerful, open-source Content Management System (CMS) built on PHP, catering primarily to enterprise-level websites, intranets, and complex publishing platforms. It offers extensive flexibility, scalability, and a robust architecture for managing vast amounts of digital content.

Highly scalable and robust for enterprise needs.
Modular System
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics
MODx

MODx

Open Source

MODX is a free, open-source content management system and web application framework powered by PHP and supporting MySQL/MSSQL. It offers a highly customizable and flexible platform for building and managing websites and online applications.

High degree of creative control over design and code.
Blogging
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
LaTeX

LaTeX

Open Source

LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system widely used for producing scientific, technical, and academic documents. It offers precise control over formatting, complex mathematical expressions, references, and document structure, making it ideal for professional publishing.

Exceptional typesetting quality, especially for mathematics and complex layouts.
Flexible and powerful
Photos & Graphics
MiKTeX

MiKTeX

Open Source

MiKTeX is a distribution of the TeX/LaTeX typesetting system primarily for Microsoft Windows. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and packages for creating high-quality documents, particularly in academic and technical fields.

Comprehensive package manager with on-the-fly installation.
Document creation
Office & Productivity OS & Utilities Photos & Graphics
Microweber

Microweber

Open Source

Microweber is a free and open-source drag-and-drop content management system (CMS) and website builder. It allows users to create professional websites, online shops, and blogs without requiring any coding knowledge, leveraging a user-friendly visual interface and a modular architecture.

Very user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, ideal for beginners.
Support for Bootstrap
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics
Fork CMS

Fork CMS

Open Source

Fork CMS is an open-source, user-friendly Content Management System built on Symfony components. It simplifies website creation and management with a focus on ease of use and extensibility.

User-friendly and intuitive interface.
Publishing
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics
TeXworks

TeXworks

Open Source

TeXworks is an open-source cross-platform document processor that leverages the power of TeX and LaTeX, providing a user-friendly interface for creating high-quality typeset documents, especially those with complex mathematical equations and intricate layouts.

Integrated editor and PDF viewer with synchronization for efficient workflow.
Latex-editor
Office & Productivity Photos & Graphics
Habari

Habari

Open Source

Habari is a free, open-source blog engine built on PHP, offering a flexible platform for publishing content. It supports multiple database backends like MySQL, SQLite, and PostgreSQL, providing versatility for users.

Lightweight and focused on blogging, leading to potentially better performance.
Business & Commerce Development Photos & Graphics Social & Communications
TeXmacs

TeXmacs

Open Source

GNU TeXmacs is a powerful, free scientific text editor and typesetting system designed for complex documents, particularly in scientific and mathematical fields. It offers a WYSIWYG interface tailored for technical writing.