ArcCMS

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ArcCMS is an open-source CMS tool that helps startups generate leads and manage their online presence. It provides waitlists, referral systems, email automation, and analytics, all hosted on your own Firebase for free.

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Pricing

Free · Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is ArcCMS?

ArcCMS is an open-source Content Management System designed for early-stage founders and side-project builders to quickly launch lead-generating landing pages. It integrates essential growth tools like waitlist management, viral referral systems, email automation, and built-in analytics directly into any HTML page. Users deploy ArcCMS to their own Firebase project, ensuring full ownership of their data, code, and infrastructure, eliminating recurring subscription fees and vendor lock-in. The platform also includes SEO-optimized blogging, cookie consent banners, and global announcements, making it a comprehensive solution for validating ideas and growing an audience without significant upfront costs. It aims to replace multiple paid tools with a single, free, and self-hosted system.

Best used for

Ideal for startup founders who need to validate their idea, collect early leads, and automate marketing efforts. Especially valuable for those seeking a cost-effective, self-hosted solution that provides full ownership and avoids vendor lock-in for their landing page and growth tools.

Common actions

collect leads

manage waitlists

automate emails

track analytics

publish blog posts

CMScontent managementwaitlistFirebaseopen-sourceweb developmentDeveloper Toolsself-hosted

Capabilities

Key features

Waitlist management
Viral referral system
Email automation
Built-in analytics
SEO-optimized blogging
Self-hosted Firebase
Open source code

Target Audience

startup founder

Integrations

google-analyticsfirebase

Pricing & Plans

Free · Open Source

Open Source

FAQs

Is Arc CMS truly free, and what are the associated costs?

Yes, Arc CMS is 100% open source and the software itself costs nothing. You only pay for Firebase hosting, which is free for most validation-stage startups. Even at scale, costs are typically under $1/month, significantly less than traditional SaaS tools.

Do I need to know how to code to use Arc CMS?

No, coding knowledge is not strictly required. You can follow the step-by-step setup guide, or join the 100 Founders program for full setup assistance. Many users leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to generate their landing page HTML.

What happens to my website if Arc CMS stops being maintained?

Your website will continue to function normally. Arc CMS runs entirely on your Firebase project, meaning you own the code, data, and infrastructure. There is no vendor lock-in, ensuring your site remains operational regardless of project maintenance.

How is Arc CMS different from other landing page builders or email tools?

Unlike platforms where you rent infrastructure, Arc CMS provides full ownership of your code, data, and hosting on your Firebase. It combines waitlists, referrals, email automation, blogging, and analytics into one free, self-hosted system, avoiding recurring fees and vendor lock-in.

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