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Drupal vs Joomla!: catalog facts
Drupal	Joomla!
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 license.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 or later license.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Long-established open-source CMS Suited to complex, structured websites	Built-in multilingual support Multi-user permission levels
Needs a server and technical knowledge to run Steeper learning curve than simpler CMSs	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
No account 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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