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ContentTools

Free#30 of 37 in Rich Text Editor SoftwareWeb Design Software

ContentTools: A focused open-source editor for adding editable HTML regions to browser pages. Ranked #30 of 37 in Rich Text Editor Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for basic editable HTML regions.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Basic editable HTML regions
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports text, tables, images, videos, and embedded content
- Includes drag-and-drop blocks, image tools, and undo/redo history
- Framework agnostic with extensible tools and API classes
Where it doesn't
- Server-side handling is required for content saving
- Image uploading needs implementer-provided server-side handling
- Focuses on browser-based HTML editing rather than broader collaboration

Our verdict on ContentTools

ContentTools is a free, open-source JavaScript library for adding WYSIWYG editing to HTML pages in the browser. It suits developers who need selected regions of an existing page to become editable without adopting a broader content management platform. Editable regions can support text formatting, links, headings, lists, tables, images, videos, and embedded content. The library is framework agnostic and allows predefined CSS styles through a configurable style palette.

Its editing toolkit covers the core operations expected in a focused HTML editor. Users can place content blocks with drag and drop, inspect and edit HTML code, and work with undo and redo history. Image handling includes interfaces for uploading, rotating, and cropping images. YouTube and Vimeo support extends the editor into video content, while the API classes and extensible tools give developers room to customize the editing experience for a particular page structure.

ContentTools is strongest when a development team wants a narrow, embeddable editing layer and is prepared to define the surrounding application workflow. Content saving requires server-side or database integration supplied by the implementer, and image uploading also depends on implementer-provided server-side handling. That makes setup more involved than choosing a hosted editor with built-in storage. The product has no AI features and stays focused on browser-based HTML editing, so teams seeking built-in collaboration, managed hosting, or a wider publishing platform should choose an alternative. For developers who need editable HTML regions, configurable styles, media tools, and extensibility in an open-source library, ContentTools is a direct fit.

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ContentTools pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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ContentTools fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Deployment	Not verified
Framework support	Not verified
Structured content	Not verified
Real-time collaboration	Not verified
Table editing	Not verified
Media handling	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: YouTube, Vimeo
Pricing	Open source
Website	getcontenttools.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

ContentTools integrations

ContentTools lists 2 integrations on its own site.

YouTube
Vimeo

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ContentTools is ranked in 2 of our directories.

#35Web Design Software40 tools ranked

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