What is Wagtail?
Wagtail CMS – create content that soars. Open-source Django content management system powered by Python. Beautiful, versatile, and fast. Used by NASA, Google, the NHS, Cambridge University Hospitals. Features: intuitive interface for editors, streamlined extending for developers, frontend freedom for designers, no lock-in for business leaders. Go headless with Wagtail API. Accessibility and sustainability focused. Active community with Wagtail Space events. Compare with WordPress and Drupal.
Key Features
- ✓Django-based
- ✓Python-powered
- ✓StreamField content
- ✓Headless API
- ✓Multi-site
- ✓Accessibility focus
- ✓Sustainability focus
- ✓Intuitive editor
- ✓Extensible
- ✓Translation ready
- ✓Used by NASA/Google/NHS
- ✓Active community
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
Wagtail is developed by UK-based Torchbox and fully open-source. Self-hosted with complete control. For organizations wanting WordPress/Drupal alternatives with Python, Wagtail delivers Django power.
Best For
💰 Pricing
Wagtail is completely free and open-source under BSD license. Professional services available.
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