Looking for a WordPress alternative?
BCMS offers a media manager with folders, built-in advanced custom fields, unlimited inputs, and unlimited users with fine-grained permissions. It's blazingly fast & beautifully designed.
Why Choose BCMS vs WordPress
- Key featuresWordPressBCMS
Look professional
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisDrag and drop website builder
WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include thisUnlimited storage
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisWorks with any programming language
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisMultiple languages supported
With 3rd-party plugins. Costs between $99 and $1,990 per yearBCMS includes thisGDPR
N/ABCMS includes thisOpen source
WordPress includes thisBCMS includes this24/7 customer support
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisCustom inputs
Advanced Custom Fields (starts at $90/year)BCMS includes thisBuilt-in Backups & Restore
N/ABCMS includes thisNative REST API and GraphQL API
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisBlog CMS capabilities
WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisFree Plan Available
You need to pay for serversSelf-hostedPricing
Easily get’s over $500/year with necessary pluginsFirst project is free, every other $749 - lifetimeFull control over code
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisEasy to use
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisDetailed user permissions
WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes this
7 Things BCMS Can Do vs WordPress
All in one price
While WordPress is a free and open-source platform, creating a website using WordPress isn't free. You'll still need to pay for plugins to create a secure and stable website. With BCMS, everything is included in one price. One of the benefits of this is that as your business grows, the cost doesn't change, keeping the price point predictable and manageable.
Out of the box solution
If you compare BCMS with WordPress, BCMS offers an out-of-the-box solution. By signing up for BCMS, you're just a few steps away from creating your website all in one place. You won't need to install any additional plugins. A WordPress site requires the installation of plugins for almost all additional functionality other than basic blogging with a default theme. There are a lot of separate plugins in WordPress, which makes setup complicated, but manageable, whereas BCMS bundles everything into one package.
User permissions
BCMS offers built-in fine-grained user permissions. For every team member you add to BCMS, you'll be able to specify what they can see, create, edit, or delete. For example, you can invite a content editor who can only edit blog entries. That way, your team has access only to the relevant information inside the BCMS, and you keep the data secure.
Speeeeeed
WordPress speed is greatly affected by content, installed plugins, and themes, while BCMS is one of the fastest CMSs out there. We spent a lot of time optimizing BCMS for huge amounts of content.
File storage and management
BCMS comes with built-in file storage, folders, and optimization. Having your files organized into folders and sub-folders saves a lot of time and headaches. Plus, for every image, you can specify the exact size and image quality you want to get from the CMS. That way, you don't need to worry about compression and image quality.
First class support
With WordPress, you have to fill out a support form and wait for a response. With BCMS, you won't need our help often, but when you do, we'll be here.
Multiple languages supported
Both WordPress and BCMS can be used to translate your website into multiple languages. WordPress recommends using a paid plugin, which starts at $99 a year. BCMS allows an unlimited number of languages - out of the box.
Why Developers Prefer BCMS to WordPress
Reliable development
Both BCMS and WordPress have developers working on the product. Most of BCMS's elements are built inside BCMS, such as image optimization, custom inputs, multilingual support, and so forth. WooCommerce is a bit more fragmented, heavily relying on plugins, which may not be updated by developers for bugs regularly.
Full control over your code
With BCMS, developing websites doesn't mean installing a bunch of 3rd-party plugins you have no control over. Instead, you will be able to develop any functionality just by using powerful BCMS custom inputs, custom functions, plugins, events etc.
Use it with any programming language or framework
BCMS is an API Headless CMS, which means that you can consume content from BCMS from any codebase you want. PHP is nice, but... This creates a barrier for a lot of developers unfamiliar with PHP. Plus, then you can't use beautiful Next.js, Gatsby, or Nuxt.
Native REST API, GraphQL API, and SDKs
BCMS comes with Rest, GraphQL, and different SDKs to use with your favorite tools. You might have heard of Headless WordPress. Right now, it is still unreliable, extremely slow, and developer-unfriendly.
Native SEO
With BCMS, every single line of code is written by you and your team. That means - you have full control over the HTML and content on your website. Technical SEO 🚀.
BCMS vs Headless WordPress: Complete feature comparison
Editor experience
- Key featuresHeadless WordPressBCMSCompare more
Multilingual Dashboard
The CMS supports multiple languages for a globally accessible interface.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include thisMultilingual Content
Create and manage content in multiple languages for global audiences.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisScheduling & Releases
Schedule content to publish automatically at a chosen date and time.N/ABCMS doesn't include thisContent Versioning
Track and manage content changes with the ability to revert to earlier versions.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisAutosave
Changes are saved automatically to prevent data loss from unexpected issues.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include thisPreview Content
View content as it will appear live before publishingN/ABCMS doesn't include thisMultiple Environments
Manage content across development, staging, and production to safely test before going live.Headless WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisWorkflow
Define approval steps for content: writers submit, editors review, and only approved content gets published.N/ABCMS doesn't include thisCustomizable UI
Customization of the CMS interface to fit your brand and specific workflow requirements.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include this
BCMS vs Headless WordPress: Complete feature comparison
Team Management
- Key featuresHeadless WordPressBCMS
User Roles
Predefined roles (like admin, editor, viewer) with specific permissions.Headless WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisCustom User Roles
Define user roles with custom permissions to fit your organization’s requirements.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisOrganization Management
Manage user groups and control access levels across your CMS.N/ABCMS includes this
BCMS vs Headless WordPress: Complete feature comparison
DEV experience
- Key featuresHeadless WordPressBCMSCompare more
REST API
Interact with the CMS using standard HTTP requests following REST principles.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisGraphQL API
Fetch precisely the data you need with a flexible and efficient GraphQL interface.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include thisImages API
Upload, process, and retrieve images through a dedicated API for media management.Headless WordPress doesn't include thisBCMS includes thisContent Management API
API for managing content, including creating, updating, and deleting content items.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisField Types
Different types of data fields available for content, such as text, number, date, media, etc.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisCustom Field Types
Create your own field types to better match the content you manage.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include thisWebhooks
Send real-time updates to other systems when events like content publishing occur.N/ABCMS includes thisCLI
Command Line Interface tools that allow developers to perform tasks and manage the tool via the command line.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisSDK
Developer tools and code snippets to easily integrate the CMS into your project.N/ABCMS includes this
BCMS vs Headless WordPress: Complete feature comparison
Free tier
- Key featuresHeadless WordPressBCMSCompare more
Free Plan Available
Try the CMS with a free plan that includes limited features.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes thisTeam Members
The number of users (team members) that can be added to the CMS.Unlimited2Locales
The number of different languages and regional settings the CMS supports for content creation and management.UnlimitedUnlimitedProjects
Support for managing multiple projects within the same CMS account.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS includes this
BCMS vs Headless WordPress: Complete feature comparison
Security & Compliance
- Key featuresHeadless WordPressBCMSCompare more
Two-factor authentication
N/ABCMS doesn't include thisTeam Logs
Monitor user actions in the CMS to maintain visibility and accountability.N/ABCMS includes thisGDPR
N/ABCMS includes thisSOC2
N/ABCMS doesn't include thisISO27001
N/ABCMS doesn't include this
BCMS vs Headless WordPress: Complete feature comparison
Other
- Key featuresHeadless WordPressBCMS
Extensions
Additional plugins or add-ons that can enhance the functionality of the platform.Headless WordPress includes thisBCMS doesn't include thisBuilt-in Backups & Restore
Features that automatically back up content and settings, allowing easy restoration in case of data loss.N/ABCMS includes this
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What you should know about WordPress?
Quick answers to the most common questions about WordPress, explained in simple terms.
What is the difference between Headless WordPress and Traditional WordPress?
Traditional WordPress handles both content and presentation it uses PHP themes to display pages directly. Headless WordPress separates the two.
What is Headless WordPress?
Headless WordPress is WP without its traditional PHP-based front end. Instead of rendering pages with WordPress themes, it uses the REST API or GraphQL to deliver content to any frontend framework like Next.js, Gatsby, or Nuxt.
REST API or GraphQL: Which is better for Headless WordPress?
Both work, but WPGraphQL is often preferred. It lets you fetch exactly the data you need in a single request and integrates well with popular plugins like ACF and Yoast SEO. This makes it faster and more efficient than using multiple REST API calls.
Is Headless WordPress free?
Yes. WordPress itself is open source and free, but you’ll need to manage hosting, security, and backend maintenance on your own or through a managed service like WP Engine’s Atlas.
What are Headless WordPress pricing plans?
Headless WordPress itself doesn’t have fixed plans. The pricing depends on how and where you host your WordPress backend and your frontend infrastructure.
If you host WordPress yourself (self-hosted), costs will come from your server, database, domain, SSL, and infrastructure.
Headless WordPress pros and cons?
Pros:
Powerful REST and GraphQL APIs
Familiar WordPress interface for editors
Works with any frontend (React, Vue, etc.)
Better speed and scalability
Cons:
Requires developer setup and maintenance
Doesn’t support visual builder plugins
Needs regular updates and hosting management
WordPress was a pioneer. It's time for BCMS to take over.
What WordPress has done for the Internet is mind-blowing. It’s a great company with a genuinely pioneering product. Modern Headless CMS solutions like BCMS wouldn’t be what they are today without them.
That said, you’re asking a great question. WordPress is a generic CMS meant to satisfy many audiences, needs, and industries.
If you’re okay with a slow website by default, installing many plugins (most of them paid), BCMS probably won’t be a good fit for you. But if you care about producing super-fast, endlessly customizable, stable, and secure websites - you’re in the right place.