Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS: A flexible CMS with a free core and managed cloud plans for growing teams. Ranked #8 of 164 in Content Management Systems by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams needing managed commercial CMS options.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams needing managed commercial CMS options
- Free planYes
- Paid from€45/mo
- Editorial workflowsYes
- Founded2003 · Odense, Denmark
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free open-source core with self-hosting and headless delivery
- Structured content, workflows, versioning, and multilingual permissions
- Extensible .NET architecture with APIs, webhooks, and add-ons
Where it doesn't
- Managed cloud pricing starts at €45 per month
- Advanced support and hosting features require higher tiers
- Enterprise support and usage terms are customized
Our verdict on Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS is an open-source content management system built on Microsoft .NET. It suits organizations, agencies, developers, and enterprise teams managing structured, multilingual digital content across web and headless channels. Content modeling, authoring, media management, previews, scheduled publishing, version control, audit trails, permissions, and editorial workflows cover both everyday publishing and governed content operations. The core CMS can be self-hosted, while Umbraco Cloud provides managed hosting and deployment options.
The free Umbraco CMS plan includes content authoring, media management, user management, multilingual setup, and headless APIs and webhooks. Paid Umbraco Cloud plans begin with Starter at €45 per month, adding managed Azure hosting, automatic security updates, Cloudflare CDN, and Forms Builder. Standard costs €280 per month and adds a Website and Delivery API SLA, multiple environments, expanded hosting features, prioritized hosting resources, and increased usage limits. Professional costs €730 per month, adding business-hours support, advanced hosting features, premium prioritized resources, and increased usage limits. Enterprise adds customized 24/7 support features, an expanded SLA, a dedicated customer success manager, architectural advising and code review, and custom usage limits.
Its platform fit is broad: Umbraco supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, APIs, and self-hosting, with integrations through APIs, webhooks, third-party applications, Umbraco Cloud, Umbraco Forms, and Umbraco Workflow. XML sitemaps and documented search-engine optimization support address core publishing needs, while configurable document types, custom roles, language variants, and a customizable backend support more complex operating models. Choose Umbraco if you want an extensible .NET CMS with a free entry point and a path to managed hosting. Teams seeking only a low-cost managed CMS may find the paid tiers less suitable as hosting, support, and usage requirements grow.
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Umbraco CMS pricing
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Umbraco CMS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €45/mo |
| Platform type | Hybrid |
| Editorial workflows | Yes |
| Custom user roles | Yes |
| Multilingual content | Yes |
| SEO tools | Yes |
| Media library | Yes |
| Custom content types | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Webhooks, APIs, CRM, Analytics and reporting, Email marketing, Automation platforms … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | umbraco.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Umbraco CMS integrations
Umbraco CMS lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Webhooks
- APIs
- CRM
- Analytics and reporting
- Email marketing
- Automation platforms
- Payments and e-commerce
- AI tools
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Alternatives to Umbraco CMS
- DrupalA mature CMS for complex content, editorial control, and custom digital architectures.9.4
- Webflow CMSA hosted visual CMS for structured content, dynamic pages, and integrated publishing workflows.9.3
- HubSpot Content HubA hosted CMS for teams that want personalization, localization, and marketing workflows together.9.2
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