Concrete CMS, formerly known as concrete5, is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) designed to empower content creators, designers, and developers to build, author, and publish content seamlessly. Since its release in June 2008, Concrete CMS has been recognized for its user-friendly interface and robust functionality, making it a preferred choice for various organizations.

The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features that cater to diverse web development needs. Its intuitive editing capabilities, combined with strong security measures and compliance standards, ensure that users can manage content efficiently while maintaining high levels of data protection. Concrete CMS’s commitment to open-source development fosters a vibrant community, contributing to its continuous evolution and adaptability to modern web requirements.

Features

Intuitive Editing:
- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor for seamless content creation.
- Inline editing directly on the webpage.
- Comprehensive built-in features that address most needs without additional extensions.
- Easy training for editors, enabling proficiency within moments.
Robust Collaboration:
- Role-based access control for granular permissions.
- Advanced permissions for security and feature access.
- Workflow content approvals for quality assurance.
- Detailed change logs to track edits.
- Version control to review, compare, and revert changes.
Security & Compliance:
- ISO:27001 certified security out-of-the-box.
- SOC 2 and HIPAA compliant hosting options.
- Chosen by the U.S. Army for stringent security needs.
- Tailored hosting to meet specific organizational compliance requirements.
Customization & Extensibility:
- Extensive marketplace for themes, add-ons, and integrations.
- Support for custom themes and templates.
- API access for developers to create custom functionalities.
Multilingual Support:
- Built-in multilingual capabilities for global reach.
- Easy translation management.
SEO Optimization:
- SEO-friendly URLs and metadata management.
- Sitemap generation for search engine indexing.
Mobile Responsiveness:
- Responsive themes and templates.
- Mobile-friendly editing interface.
Community & Support:
- Active community forums.
- Comprehensive documentation.
- Professional support services available.

Offers

Free Plan:
- Access to core CMS features.
- Community support.
Paid Hosting Plans:
- Starter Plan: $4.99 per month (billed annually)
  - 1 Site Editor.
  - Unlimited support questions.
  - No access to source code.
  - Upgrades managed for you.
  - Configuration support.
  - Nightly backup.
  - 10,000 page views per month.
  - 2GB of storage space.
- Business Plan: $19 per month (billed annually)
  - All Starter Plan features.
  - Access to source code.
  - Advanced configuration support.
  - 20,000 page views per month.
  - 5GB of storage space.
- Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing
  - All Business Plan features.
  - Dedicated support.
  - Custom storage and bandwidth.
  - Priority access to new features.

Company Information

Company Size: 11-50 employees.
CEO Name: Franz Maruna.
Director Name: Andy Miller.
Company Founded Year: 2003.
Affiliate Program: Yes, Concrete CMS offers an affiliate program.

Support

24/7 Customer Support: Yes, available for paid hosting plans.
Live Chat: Available for Business and Enterprise plans.
Support Ticket System: Yes, for all hosting plans.
Email Support: Yes, for all hosting plans.
Phone Support: Available for Business and Enterprise plans.
AI Agent Support: Not specified.
Reviews URL: Concrete CMS has received positive reviews on platforms like Capterra and TrustRadius.
Google Reviews URL: Not specified.