WordPress.org

WordPress.org is an open-source content management system that allows users to choose their own hosting provider or host their WordPress site. It’s often referred to as self-hosted WordPress for this reason. While the WordPress software installation is free, you will have to spend money on both hosting and a domain.

Since WordPress.org is open-source, users can use, modify, and distribute it for free. This has created a vibrant community of developers centred around WordPress.org who continuously develop new plugins, themes, and templates. This means that users have endless possibilities for customisation, making WordPress.org a highly versatile platform.

While WordPress.org is free, you will have to spend money on hosting, domain name registration, and some plugins.