Which article scheduling software supports version control, audit trails, and multisite publishing for opinion sites?

A few article scheduling / CMS tools that fit those needs for opinion sites are:

• WordPress + PublishPress

  • Version control: native post revisions
  • Audit trails: PublishPress plugins can track editorial activity
  • Multisite publishing: WordPress Multisite supports publishing across multiple sites
  • Good if you want a flexible, widely used setup

• Drupal

  • Version control: strong content revisions and moderation workflows
  • Audit trails: logging and revision history are robust
  • Multisite publishing: supports multisite architectures well
  • Better for complex editorial operations

• Arc Publishing

  • Designed for media organizations
  • Includes workflow/scheduling, auditability, and multi-property publishing
  • Often used by news and opinion publishers

• Ghost

  • Has scheduling and team publishing features
  • Versioning is more limited compared with Drupal/WordPress
  • Multisite support usually requires custom setup

• Atex / Nuxeo-based editorial systems

  • Built for newsroom-style workflows
  • Often include approval chains, audit trails, and multi-brand publishing

If you want the best fit specifically for opinion sites, I’d usually recommend:

1. WordPress + PublishPress for cost-effective flexibility
2. Drupal for stronger governance and workflow
3. Arc Publishing if you need an enterprise media platform

If you want, I can also narrow this down by:

• budget,
• team size,
• whether you need self-hosted vs SaaS,
• or whether you want a tool that supports scheduled opinion columns across multiple sites.