Official foundations
Standards bodies, official documentation and public authorities are used as primary reference points.
Web resources
CMS, e-commerce and no-code
A CMS should suit the people who will publish and maintain content, not just a product demonstration. Compare roles, page models, updates and data exit paths.
Give shortlisted platforms the same task: publish a service page with an image, translation, next action and later correction. Ask the person who will actually publish to run the trial.
Browse the resourcesEditorial method
A directory made to be useful, not merely long.
Each entry has a clear role and an official destination. The catalogue avoids link farms, copied descriptions and artificial rankings.
Professional tools
Established services are grouped by actual use: building, hosting, measuring, securing, publishing or promoting a website.
Independent reading
Inclusion is editorial and unpaid. A listing does not imply a partnership or guarantee.
Compare on three practical questions
| Criterion | Question to resolve |
|---|---|
| Publishing | Can the future team create, correct and translate a page independently? |
| Evolution | Which roles, add-ons and skills will be needed after the demonstration? |
| Exit path | What can be recovered on exit: text, media, products, URLs and history? |
Keep a short decision record: requirement, source, observed result and unresolved point. Test the same task with each candidate instead of comparing marketing lists of features.
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Official starting points for this topic
Compare their role and documentation before selecting a tool. Inclusion is not a ranking.
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Widely used open-source CMS for websites, blogs and publishing.
Use it for : Test editing a real page and maintaining add-ons before choosing it.
Apply it to a project
wordpress.orgVisit official website
Leading e-commerce extension for WordPress.
Use it for : Test catalogue, checkout, taxes and maintenance on a real selling scenario.
Apply it to a project
woocommerce.comVisit official website
Open-source e-commerce project created in France.
Use it for : Examine catalogue, order flow and add-on costs with a real commerce scenario.
Apply it to a project
prestashop-project.orgVisit official website
Hosted platform for creating and managing an online store.
Use it for : Compare fees, apps and export with expected volume and sales channels.
Apply it to a project
shopify.comVisit official website
Modular open-source CMS for editorial sites and complex platforms.
Use it for : Prototype roles, content types and translations before deciding.
Apply it to a project
drupal.orgVisit official website
General-purpose open-source CMS for websites and portals.
Use it for : Check editing, extensions and updates on a real page.
Apply it to a project
joomla.orgVisit official website
Open-source CMS aimed at organisations and structured editorial projects.
Use it for : Assess multisite administration and the team’s ability to maintain it.
Apply it to a project
typo3.orgVisit official website
Open-source platform for publishing, newsletters and memberships.
Use it for : Test editing, subscriptions and export against the actual editorial plan.
Apply it to a project
ghost.orgVisit official website
Magento-based e-commerce platform for advanced commercial projects.
Use it for : Cost integrations, operations and required skills before committing.
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business.adobe.comVisit official website
Visual website design, CMS and hosting without conventional development.
Use it for : Recreate a real page, its translations and export before choosing.
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webflow.comVisit official website
Hosted website builder with marketing and e-commerce tools.
Use it for : Check editing, URLs, exportable data and selected plan limits.
Apply it to a project
wix.comVisit official website
Hosted platform for websites, portfolios and online shops.
Use it for : Test a full page and contact journey, then examine exit options.
Apply it to a project
squarespace.comVisit official website
Visual website design and publishing tool.
Use it for : Check long-form content, navigation and accessibility of the final output.
Apply it to a project
framer.comVisit official website
Open-source headless CMS for distributing content through APIs.
Use it for : Define models, roles and API around real content before separating interfaces.
Apply it to a project
strapi.ioVisit official website
Headless content platform for digital experiences.
Use it for : Assess content volume, localisation and contractual dependency.
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contentful.comVisit official website
Data platform and headless CMS built around SQL databases.
Use it for : Test permissions, data schema and export on a representative dataset.
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directus.comVisit official website
Choose a starting point
What each category helps you decide.
These examples illustrate uses, not rankings or endorsements. Verify each provider’s current documentation and terms before a decision.
CMS, e-commerce and no-code
A CMS should suit the people who will publish and maintain content, not just a product demonstration. Compare roles, page models, updates and data exit paths.
Questions to check- Have the future team edit a real page and correct a mistake.
- Assess add-ons, recurring costs and export options.
A practical use : Give shortlisted platforms the same task: publish a service page with an image, translation, next action and later correction. Ask the person who will actually publish to run the trial.
What this cannot prove : A polished demo does not establish maintainability; include add-ons, hosting, training and export in the comparison.
Examples : WordPress · PrestaShop
Related guide : Choose a CMS around your team’s real work
Transparency
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Editorial scope and third-party websites
This non-exhaustive directory was last reviewed on 30 August 2026; its links were checked on 25 September 2026. Some websites restrict automated checks. It contains external links to independent websites. Their availability, content, prices, cookies and terms may change. Française du Numérique does not control them and receives no commission for their inclusion.
Directory questions
Selection, independence and updates.
The editorial selection prioritises primary and official sources, established standards bodies, widely used professional tools, specialised media and active communities that are directly relevant to creating, operating, securing or promoting websites. An entry should have a clear purpose, an identifiable publisher and an official destination. The catalogue is independent, non-exhaustive and does not attempt to rank every available provider. Inclusion may be reconsidered when a resource closes, changes purpose, becomes misleading or no longer offers enough practical value. Review dates indicate when the catalogue was last checked as a whole, not a guarantee that every external page remains unchanged afterwards. Visitors should therefore confirm current pricing, terms, security and suitability on the third-party website before relying on a service.
No. A directory entry is a practical reference, not a certification, partnership, security audit or commercial endorsement. The listed organisations remain responsible for their products, content, prices, availability, cookies, personal-data practices and contractual terms. A resource may be useful for one project and unsuitable for another because requirements, jurisdiction, budget and technical capacity differ. Française du Numérique does not receive a commission for inclusion in this editorial directory. Before creating an account, purchasing a service or transferring data, visitors should review the official documentation, current terms, support arrangements, export options and relevant independent evidence. When the decision carries legal, financial or security consequences, an appropriately qualified assessment may also be necessary.
Yes. The search field checks resource names and editorial topics, while filters narrow the catalogue by category, geographical origin and resource type. Filtering and sorting take place locally in the browser, so the text entered in the directory search is not sent to a separate search provider. Combining several filters may produce no result even when a useful resource exists in a neighbouring category; in that case, remove one filter or try a broader term. The catalogue descriptions are deliberately concise and cannot represent every feature offered by a third party. Open the official website to confirm capabilities, documentation and current conditions before making a decision.
Use the contact page and provide the resource name, official URL, publisher, relevant category and a short explanation of its value for web professionals or project owners. For a correction, identify the entry and the information that appears inaccurate or outdated, ideally with a primary source. Suggestions are reviewed before publication and may be declined when the destination lacks a clear publisher, duplicates an existing entry, is primarily promotional, creates avoidable risk or falls outside the directory scope. Submission does not guarantee inclusion or a particular position, and paid placement is not offered through this editorial process.