Drupal alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Drupal: steeper learning curve than WordPress for site builders, and major upgrades and custom modules need experienced developers. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Drupal, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. WordPress currently ranks first.
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Best Drupal alternative for most people
WordPressEasier for non-developers to run, with a far larger pool of themes and plugins.
Best Drupal alternative for a free option
TYPO3Another enterprise open-source PHP CMS, strong on multi-site and long-term support releases.
Best Drupal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Craft CMSFlexible content modelling with a simpler, more polished authoring experience.
Best Drupal alternative for open source
WagtailPython/Django CMS with structured content, favoured by similar public-sector users.
Best Drupal alternative for self-hosting
UmbracoOpen-source CMS for organisations standardised on .NET rather than PHP.
Best Drupal alternative for iPhone and Android
WordPressEasier for non-developers to run, with a far larger pool of themes and plugins.
Best Drupal alternative for working in the browser
ContentfulHosted headless platform for teams that no longer want to run their own servers.
Drupal alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Drupal?
WordPress ranks first right now. Easier for non-developers to run, with a far larger pool of themes and plugins. TYPO3 and Craft CMS follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Drupal?
Yes. WordPress (open source), TYPO3 (open source), Craft CMS (free plan + paid) and Wagtail (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Drupal?
Yes: WordPress, TYPO3, Wagtail and Umbraco. WordPress, TYPO3 and Wagtail can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Drupal?
The complaints we hear most: steeper learning curve than WordPress for site builders; major upgrades and custom modules need experienced developers; overkill for small brochure sites.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Drupal, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.