Drupal vs Joomla

Drupal is a content management system (CMS) and Joomla is a content management system (CMS). Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.

Open-source content management system.

Category
CMS
Detection signals
4
In our index
5 websites
Official site
drupal.org
Learn more about Drupal

Award-winning content management system.

Category
CMS
Detection signals
2
In our index
2 websites
Official site
joomla.org
Learn more about Joomla

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Drupal

  • Html PatternDrupal-specific paths or variables
  • Html MetaDrupal generator meta tag
  • HeaderX-Drupal-Cache header
  • HeaderX-Generator: Drupal

Joomla

  • Html MetaJoomla generator meta tag
  • Html PatternJoomla-specific paths

Websites using each

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Drupal and Joomla?

Drupal is a content management system (CMS) (Open-source content management system), while Joomla is a content management system (CMS) (Award-winning content management system). Both are CMS technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Drupal and Joomla?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Drupal and Joomla when both are present.

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