⚡ .NET Content Management Systems

.NET-based content management systems include platforms built on ASP.NET for Windows environments or on ASP.NET Core for cross-platform deployment on Windows and Linux.

They are used to create and manage websites and web applications, offering integration with Microsoft technologies, robust security features, scalability, and support for modular extensions and custom development.

⭐ Most Popular in 2026

The following chart shows the leading .NET-based CMS platforms in 2026, based on market share.

The most popular is DNN with a share of 0.2%, followed by Sitecore with 0.2% and Kentico with 0.1%.

🚀 Country Highlights

Here is a list of platforms that are especially popular in certain countries.
Differences between global and country rankings are shown in parentheses.

✨ Best .NET CMS Platforms

Below is a more detailed list of 17 .NET-based CMS platforms we track, ranked by their market share.

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RankNameMarket share
1
DNN
Austin, Texas, United States

A free and open-source content management system based on .NET and MS SQL Server.

FreeOpen source
2
Sitecore
San Francisco, California, United States

An enterprise CMS built on ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server that manages, delivers, and optimizes digital content and experiences across multiple channels.

$40,000+/year
3
Kentico
Brno, Czech Republic

A commercial content management system built on ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.

$1,050+/month
4
Optimizely CMS
New York, United States

A cloud-based content management system with enterprise-level features and headless delivery capabilities.

$36,000+/year
5
CivicEngage
Manhattan, Kansas, United States

A content management system designed specifically for municipal and government websites.

$$$
6
Sitefinity
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

A cloud-based, AI-powered, enterprise-grade CMS built on .NET technology.

$$$
7
Umbraco
Odense, Denmark

An open-source .NET content management system for building content-driven websites and headless applications, with optional managed cloud hosting.

FreeOpen source$55+/month
8
Dynamicweb
Viby J, Denmark

An all-in-one software platform that combines e-commerce, CMS, PIM, and digital marketing in a single .NET-based solution.

$1,500+/month
9
GEM2GO
Steyr-Gleink, Austria

An Austrian content management system for communities.
10
Orchard
Redmond, Washington, United States

An open-source content management system, the predecessor to Orchard Core.

FreeOpen source
11
Orchard Core
Redmond, Washington, United States

An open-source, modular content management system and application framework built on ASP.NET Core that allows multiple sites to run from a single installation and supports both traditional and headless content delivery.

FreeOpen source
12
Titan CMS
Shorewood, Wisconsin, United States

A cloud-based enterprise content management system built on ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.

$9,500+
13
Piranha CMS
Västerås, Sweden

An editor-focused content management system for ASP.NET Core that can be used as an integrated CMS or as a headless API to serve structured content to websites and applications.

FreeOpen source
14
Elcom
Sydney, Australia

An Australian enterprise CMS built with Microsoft ASP.NET and SQL Server.

$$$
15
Verint Community
Melville, New York, United States

A community platform that provides an integrated suite of applications such as forums, blogs, articles, wikis, and media galleries.

$50,000+/year
16
i-SITE
Tottori, Japan

A Japanese content management system based on ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.
17
Ingeniux CMS
Seattle, Washington, United States

A modern digital content management system that delivers content for websites, apps, and portals.

$$$

👉 See Also

Data is based on the analysis of 3,320,618 websites.
Statistics were last calculated on .
For details, see our methodology and disclaimer.