ActionApps
ActionApps: A self-hosted CMS that brings multisite publishing and content workflows into one installation. Ranked #9 of 11 in WebOps Platforms by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams running open-source multisite publishing.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams running open-source multisite publishing
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Multi-site managementYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Manage independent websites centrally and clone sites to create new ones
- Share articles between sites with content pooling and moderation tools
- Automate publishing and use built-in search, categorization, and health checks
Where it doesn't
- Requires installation and administration on your own server
- Integrations are limited to RSS
- Support is centered on public documentation
Our verdict on ActionApps
ActionApps is an open-source, browser-based content management system for organizations that publish across multiple websites. Content providers, agencies, ISPs, and other small teams can administer independent sites from one installation rather than treating each site as a separate publishing environment. Editors work in a browser-based control panel, while administrators install the software on their own server. This model suits teams that want to manage a multisite operation with open-source software and are prepared to handle self-hosting.
Its strongest fit is coordinated publishing across sites. Administrators can clone an existing website to create another, define custom content types and input forms, and automate publishing. Content pooling lets sites share articles, while moderation tools support collaborative publishing. Built-in search and categorization help organize the material, and installation health checks plus a scheduled task queue support the administrative side. RSS is the listed integration, so teams depending on a wider connected toolset should weigh that constraint before choosing ActionApps.
ActionApps is open source with no license fees, and the project provides downloadable source code, public documentation, and a live demo. There is no paid-tier ladder to weigh; the tradeoff is responsibility for server installation and administration. Documentation is the identified support channel, which may be a consideration for teams seeking other support routes. Choose ActionApps when centralized multisite publishing, content sharing, and workflow automation matter more than broad integrations or managed hosting. Teams with a single site, limited server capacity, or a need for a larger integration ecosystem should consider a different approach.
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ActionApps pricing
ActionApps fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Multi-site management | Yes |
| Deployment workflows | Not verified |
| Uptime monitoring | Not verified |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Access controls | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: RSS |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | actionapps.org |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
ActionApps integrations
ActionApps lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- RSS
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