Wagtail

Wagtail is a leading open-source CMS built on Python and Django. It enables teams to manage content at enterprise scale with a flexible content model (StreamField), a developer-friendly templating system, and a headless-ready content API. Supported by a global community and led by the UK-based Torchbox founders, Wagtail is used by organizations like Google, NASA, and the NHS to build fast, accessible sites.

• StreamField for flexible content modeling and editor control
• Intuitive admin with a clear content tree
• Headless-ready content API for multi-endpoint publishing
• Flexible templating and frontend freedom
• Multisite, localization, and accessible content tooling
• Built-in workflows, permissions, and scheduling
• Snippets, custom forms, and advanced image management
• No licensing fees (open source) with extensive community support
• Strong security posture via Django"

• Open-source with no licensing fees and a vibrant community
• Built on Python/Django with strong security and scalability
• Editor-friendly and developer-friendly, with powerful content modeling
• Headless capabilities for omni-channel delivery and flexible frontends
• Accessibility and localization features out-of-the-box
• Enterprise-ready features like workflows, permissions, and auditing
• Long-term viability and ecosystem via Torchbox and global contributors

Wagtail is open source with no licensing fees. Startup costs vary and typically include a developer or agency for building the site. Optional paid support, hosting, and professional services are available through providers in the Wagtail ecosystem.