OpenWGA
OpenWGA: A Java CMS with multilingual versioning, inline editing, REST delivery, and developer tools. Ranked #15 of 17 in Java CMS by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan · pricing on request; best for organizations building Java CMS applications.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan · pricing on request
- Best forOrganizations building Java CMS applications
- Free planYes
- Headless deliveryYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Inline WYSIWYG editing in the browser
- Versioned, multilingual repository with REST delivery
- Developer Studio supports application development and deployment
Where it doesn't
- Enterprise Edition uses annual per-server subscription pricing
- Multi-level approval workflow is limited to Enterprise Edition
- Support channels are community and documentation
Our verdict on OpenWGA
OpenWGA is a Java-based content management system for building websites and web applications. Its GPL-licensed Community Edition and annual per-server Enterprise Edition give organizations options for adopting an open-source platform or adding enterprise components and customer services. Browser-based inline editing, page templates, and predefined content types support editorial work, while Developer Studio provides tools to create, deploy, and maintain CMS applications. It is suited to teams that want a Java CMS with both authoring and application-development capabilities.
The repository organizes content hierarchically and supports versioning and multiple languages. Content can be delivered through a REST web service in JSON or XML, and integrated full-text indexing and search support retrieval. Access controls can be applied by database, page, language, and content type. Enterprise Edition adds a multi-level approval workflow, so organizations that require structured reviews should account for the edition boundary when comparing options. LDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, Lotus Domino, CMIS, WebDAV, database systems, and RSS/Atom are among its listed integrations.
According to the vendor's editions information, the Community Edition is GPL-licensed, while Enterprise Edition is a subscription licensed per server annually; its price is not stated here. OpenWGA is listed for cloud, self-hosted, and desktop deployment, with web, Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Community support and documentation are the listed support channels. Choose OpenWGA if its Java foundation, multilingual repository, REST delivery, and deployment options match your application needs. Teams seeking a published Enterprise price or broader listed support channels may prefer to compare alternatives before committing.
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OpenWGA fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Headless delivery | Yes |
| Deployment | Both |
| Content workflow | Yes |
| Localization | Yes |
| Java version support | Not verified |
| Content APIs | Rest |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: LDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, Lotus Domino, CMIS, WebDAV, MySQL … |
| Pricing | Free plan · pricing on request (source) |
| Website | openwga.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
OpenWGA integrations
OpenWGA lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- LDAP
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Lotus Domino
- CMIS
- WebDAV
- MySQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- RSS/Atom
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