Best CMS Platforms for News Sites
Arc XP alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 3 score higher than Arc XP's 4.0/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Arc XP does well
- Strong editorial governance
- Smart Content Intelligence allows real-time recommendations on content discovery
- Seamless video and calendar-based content management
And where it was marked down
- Setting up comes with a slight learning curve
- High licensing cost
A modular content experience platform and AI-supported CMS designed for modern digital publishers and media groups.
Scores 0.3 higher than Arc XP
An AI-powered headless CMS and digital experience platform designed specifically for modern newsrooms and publishers. (Now: Quint Digital Limited acquired the remaining 30% stake in July 2024 to make Quintype a wholly-owned subsidiary; the company also acquired social analytics firm Listen First Media in March 2024.)
Scores 0.2 higher than Arc XP
AI-boosted headless CMS for media, sports and entertainment
Scores 0.1 higher than Arc XP
The world’s most popular open-source CMS for flexible publishing, full-site editing, and total content ownership.
Scores level with Arc XP
A unified multichannel publishing platform for orchestrating content across print, digital, and mobile channels. (Now: Formerly known as WoodWing Enterprise Aurora; rebranded to WoodWing Studio to align with the company's modular cloud-first strategy.)
Scores level with Arc XP
AI-powered visual CMS for professional newsrooms focusing on automated page layout and journalism
Scores level with Arc XP
Enterprise WordPress for newsrooms — editorial workflow, scale and Gutenberg at publisher volume.
Scores 0.1 lower than Arc XP
AI-powered digital experience platform designed for publishers to optimize traffic, engagement, and revenue.
Scores 0.1 lower than Arc XP
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Arc XP?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Ring Publishing is the highest-scoring alternative in Best CMS Platforms for News Sites at 4.3/5, against Arc XP at 4.0/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Arc XP?
Our editors flagged: Setting up comes with a slight learning curve; High licensing cost. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Arc XP successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
