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TYPO3 vs Joomla!: catalog facts
TYPO3	Joomla!
Free Free and open source under the GPL; paid support is available from the TYPO3 Company.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 or later license.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Extensible core with a large extension library Suited to large and multi-site installations	Built-in multilingual support Multi-user permission levels
Steeper learning curve than simpler CMSs Requires a PHP and database server	Requires a PHP and database server Administration can feel complex for small sites
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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