Plone
Enterprise-grade Python CMS. Secure, mature, accessibility-first.
What it is
Plone is an enterprise-grade open source CMS written in Python (Zope/Plone). Mature (since 2001), strong security track record, accessibility-first (WCAG 2.2 AA), multi-language by default, used by governments (Brazil, US, EU), NGOs, and Fortune 500 companies.
Why we recommend it
If you need a CMS with a 20+ year security track record, accessibility built-in, and Python extensibility, Plone is the answer. It's the most battle-tested open source CMS for high-stakes deployments.
When to use it
- Government and public sector sites (security/accessibility)
- Enterprise intranets and document management
- NGOs and nonprofits needing a stable platform
- Compliance-heavy industries (finance, healthcare)
Quickstart
Run this in your terminal. Self-hosts locally with Docker or your preferred setup.
$ pip install plone && plone createSetup
Tags
Integrates with
Common use cases
- →government
- →intranets
- →compliance
- →accessibility
Pricing
Free. BSD + GPL-licensed. Plone Foundation provides governance and support.
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