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Umbraco vs Wagtail
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| Fact | Umbraco | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | Python |
| Licence | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 5.3k | 21k |
| Latest | release-18.2.1 | v8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 45+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 30+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialUmbracoA .NET CMS whose Content Delivery API serves content to headless front ends.
PartialWagtailA Django CMS with an editor-friendly admin and a read-only content API for headless front ends.
Umbraco
- release-18.2.12026-10-0618.2.1
- release-17.7.12026-10-0617.7.1
- release-18.2.02026-09-1718.2.0
- release-17.7.02026-09-1717.7.0
- release-13.16.22026-09-1413.16.2
Umbraco
✓ signed The latest release, release-18.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Wagtail
unsigned The latest release, v8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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