TinyMCE has ruled WYSIWYG editing for years — but is it still worth it in 2026? A brutally honest review covering pricing, AI gaps, and 3 modern alternatives.

Is TinyMCE Still the Best WYSIWYG Editor in 2026? (Brutally Honest)

TinyMCE has been the default WYSIWYG editor for over two decades. Since 2004, it's powered millions of websites, dashboards, and SaaS products. For a generation of developers, "WYSIWYG editor" essentially meant TinyMCE. But the landscape has changed dramatically in the AI era — and the brutally honest question is: is TinyMCE still the best WYSIWYG editor in 2026?

This isn't a hit piece. TinyMCE is genuinely capable, well-supported, and reliable. But it's competing in a market that's evolved past what TinyMCE was originally designed for.…