The 10 best CMS agencies in the Netherlands (2026)
How this list came about
For this overview, we have reviewed the agencies' own websites and portfolios and checked that they are genuine Dutch firms that demonstrably build websites on a CMS, with the client able to manage content themselves afterwards. We deliberately use neutral, descriptive summaries and no invented scores, so you have an honest starting point for your own research. We link to each agency so you can compare them yourself. When reviewing, we look at:
- Experience with the right CMS, from WordPress and Drupal to a headless setup, and the types of organisations the agency builds for
- A user-friendly admin environment, so your editorial team can update text, pages and media themselves
- Examples of comparable websites, so you can see what the agency has delivered before
- Attention to integrations, experience connecting to, for example, a CRM, email marketing or a PIM
- Hosting, maintenance and security, agreements on what happens after launch and how updates are handled
- Accessibility and multilingual support, attention to accessible pages and multiple languages where needed
The top 10 CMS agencies in the Netherlands
Appfront (Amsterdam)
Custom software, app and web agency building websites on a CMS that suits your content and editorial team
Appfront is an Amsterdam software agency that builds custom software, web applications and CMS-based websites, and compiled this overview. We start by looking at your content, your page types and how your editorial team works, then choose the CMS that suits, from WordPress or Drupal to a headless setup. We configure the back-end so that texts, pages and media are easy to update yourself, and we build the integrations you need, for example with your CRM or email marketing platform.
If you want to know what a CMS website could mean for your organisation, take a look at our CMS website development service or the page on custom software development.
Get in touch with Appfront →A CMS website that suits your content and editorial team, with integrations to your existing systems, from design through to management.
Level Level (Rotterdam)
WordPress websites with a strong focus on digital accessibility
Level Level is a Rotterdam agency that builds websites and digital platforms on WordPress. The agency places a strong emphasis on digital accessibility, so sites are usable by everyone, and sets up the admin environment so editors can update content themselves. Suited to organisations wanting an accessible WordPress site with a user-friendly editorial interface.
View Level Level →De Voorhoede (Amsterdam)
Front-end specialists building websites with a headless CMS
De Voorhoede, based in Amsterdam, specialises in front-end and headless web development. The agency builds websites, web apps and prototypes in which content management through a headless CMS is decoupled from the presentation layer, using modern techniques for speed and flexibility. Suited to organisations that want to publish content across multiple channels or are looking for a fast, modern front end.
View De Voorhoede →Fabrique (Rotterdam)
Digital design agency building websites, including on the headless CMS Wagtail
Fabrique is a Rotterdam digital design agency that has been designing and building websites and digital platforms since the 1990s. The agency combines strategy, design and development, and works with the headless CMS Wagtail, among others. Suited to organisations that value design and user experience alongside the technology.
View Fabrique →Agencies #5 – #10
#5 Finalist (Rotterdam)
DrupalFinalist is a digital agency based in Rotterdam that builds websites, portals and digital workplaces on the open-source CMS Drupal. The agency works mainly for organisations with a social impact, such as healthcare, education and government, and is strong in integrations with external sources.
View Finalist →#6 Yard Digital (Utrecht)
Drupal / open sourceYard Digital, based in Utrecht, designs and builds websites and platforms for public-sector and social organisations, such as municipalities, associations, and healthcare and welfare providers. The agency works with open source and the Open Webconcept, and sets up the back-end so that editors can maintain the content themselves.
View Yard Digital →#7 Netvlies (Breda)
DrupalNetvlies is a digital agency based in Breda that builds websites, webshops and intranets on the Drupal CMS. The agency works for government, non-profit and larger organisations and has extensive experience with complex online projects. Well suited to organisations looking for a powerful, flexible CMS with a dependable partner.
View Netvlies →#8 EF2 (Veenendaal)
Drupal & MagentoEF2 is a creative and digital agency from Veenendaal that has been building websites on the open-source CMS Drupal and webshops on Magento since 2009. The agency focuses on complex websites and digital platforms. Suited to organisations that want a website and webshop built as one coherent whole.
View EF2 →#9 Flink (The Hague)
DrupalFlink is a full-service digital agency from The Hague that builds websites and complex platforms on the open-source CMS Drupal, with an emphasis on security, scalability and multisite. The agency works for government, non-profit, healthcare and housing associations, among others. Well suited to organisations with a complex information structure.
View Flink →#10 Momkai (Amsterdam)
Own CMSMomkai is a strategic design agency from Amsterdam that builds digital platforms and websites on its own content management system, allowing clients to manage their content themselves. The agency combines brand strategy, design and development. Well suited to organisations looking for a distinctively designed platform with a simple back-end.
View Momkai →All 10 CMS agencies in one overview
A direct comparison on the key features. Use this table to quickly see which type of agency and which CMS best suits your website.
| # | Agency | Location | CMS type | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appfront | Amsterdam | WordPress, Drupal, headless or custom | Organisations that want the CMS chosen based on their content and integrations |
| 2 | Level Level | Rotterdam | WordPress | Organisations that want an accessible WordPress site |
| 3 | De Voorhoede | Amsterdam | Headless CMS | Organisations with a modern front-end or multiple channels |
| 4 | Fabrique | Rotterdam | Headless (e.g. Wagtail) | Organisations that put design and user experience first |
| 5 | Finalist | Rotterdam | Drupal | Organisations with social impact and many integrations |
| 6 | Yard Digital | Utrecht | Drupal / open source | Municipalities and social organisations |
| 7 | Netvlies | Breda | Drupal | Government, non-profit and larger organisations |
| 8 | EF2 | Veenendaal | Drupal & Magento | Organisations combining a website and webshop |
| 9 | Flink | The Hague | Drupal | Organisations with a complex information structure |
| 10 | Momkai | Amsterdam | Own CMS | Organisations that want a distinctively designed platform |
Traditional CMS, headless or custom: which should you choose?
The most important choice to make upfront is which type of CMS to build your website on. Broadly, there are three directions: a traditional CMS such as WordPress or Drupal, a headless CMS such as Storyblok or Contentful, or a custom setup. The agencies in this overview together cover all three. Which one fits depends on your content, your editorial team and your plans for the future.
Choose a traditional CMS if…
A traditional CMS such as WordPress or Drupal is often the logical choice if you want a familiar back-end where content and presentation sit in one system, and you want to be able to publish quickly.
- Your editorial team wants a familiar, proven environment
- You have a content-rich site or many pages
- You benefit from a large ecosystem of extensions
Choose a headless CMS if…
A headless CMS pays off when you want to publish the same content across multiple channels, need a fast and modern front end, or want maximum freedom in how your site is built.
- You publish content to your website, app or other channels
- You want a fast, modern front end
- You need flexibility in the presentation layer
Or custom development
Sometimes no off-the-shelf CMS fits well and a custom setup is the better route, for example when your website and application blend into one another. A good agency will give you an honest view on which route delivers the most in your situation.
- Your website and application overlap
- You need deep integrations with your own systems
- An agency that weighs the options honestly
What should you look for when choosing a CMS agency?
Whether you opt for WordPress, Drupal, headless or custom development, these signals will help you assess an agency, without passing judgement on any specific company.
Red flags
- No examples of comparable websites built on the CMS that suits you
- Cannot give a demo of the back-end environment for your editors
- Unclear about hosting, maintenance, updates and security
- No experience with integrations to your existing systems
- Ties you to one CMS without checking whether it suits your content
Warning signs
- The back-end environment is complicated or not set up for your editors
- Little attention to accessibility, speed or multilingual support
- You are left stuck after handover and can make few changes yourself
- Communication is stilted or there is no fixed point of contact
- Only builds, with no advice on which CMS is the best fit
Green flags
- Looks first at your content, page types and editors, then recommends a CMS
- Shows examples of comparable websites and a demo of the back end
- Sets up a pleasant back-end environment in which you can continue on your own
- Builds integrations as a standard part of the project
- Makes clear agreements about hosting, maintenance and security
Looking for something else?
None of these agencies build exactly what you are looking for, or is your question broader? Then take a look at our other independent overviews:
- The best web agencies in the Netherlands, for building a website in the broader sense, even when a CMS is not the starting point.
- The best custom software agencies in the Netherlands, for custom software and web applications rather than a website on a CMS.
Conclusion
A CMS website pays off when your editorial team wants to manage content itself without needing a developer every time. Which CMS fits best, from WordPress or Drupal to a headless or custom setup, depends on your content, your integrations and your future plans. The ten agencies in this overview are genuine Dutch firms that build websites on a CMS, spread across the country and with different specialisms. Use the comparison table and the criteria as a starting point, and speak to a few agencies before you decide.
Want to build your own website on a CMS?
Appfront is an Amsterdam software agency that builds custom software, web applications and websites on a CMS, with a back-end that suits your editorial team. If you have an idea or a specific challenge, we are happy to think it through with you. Take a look at our custom software development service or get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.
Frequently asked questions about CMS agencies
What this article is and isn't. This overview was compiled by Appfront and lists Dutch agencies that build websites on a CMS: a content management system such as WordPress, Drupal or TYPO3, or a headless CMS such as Storyblok or Contentful, where you and your editorial team manage the content yourselves. For each agency we indicate which type of CMS they work with. This does not cover pure design agencies that don't build on a CMS, nor broad custom software; for those we refer you to the links at the bottom. Would you like a website on a CMS built for you? See our page Developing a CMS website.
Why Appfront for a CMS website
Many agencies deliver a standard theme that you then configure yourself. Appfront builds a website on a CMS that suits your content and your editorial team, from design through to management. Here is what that difference means in practice.
A CMS that suits your editorial team
We start by looking at your content, your page types and how your editorial team works, and then choose the CMS that fits, whether that is WordPress, Drupal or a headless setup. We configure the back end so that text, pages and media are easy for you to update yourself.
CMS website developmentIntegrations as part of the system
A website rarely stands alone. We build integrations with, for example, your CRM, email marketing platform, or accounting or stock management system as a standard part of the project, via APIs, so that data does not need to be moved back and forth by hand.
Building softwareFrom design to management, from Amsterdam
Appfront builds custom software, web apps and CMS-based websites from Amsterdam. We work in design and development sprints, from introduction and planning to development, and stay involved after delivery with maintenance, security and further development.
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