october

The premium Open Source alternative to WordPress

🎯 Best for:Developers who want a modern PHP framework for custom CMS builds.

What is october?

A modular CMS platform built on the Laravel PHP framework designed for professional developers. It utilizes Twig templating and a flat-file or database-driven approach for high-performance site management.

Tech Stack
PHPBlogging & Publishing

Why october?

  • Clean Laravel-based code
  • Extensible plugin ecosystem
  • Built-in AJAX framework

Limitations

  • Steeper learning curve than WordPress
  • Smaller community than competitors
  • Version 2+ requires a license fee
3/4/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$3,000
/ year (est. based on WordPress)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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