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Open-source CMS for ambitious sites.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Drupal Association
Pricing
Open source — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted
Best for
Enterprise, Developers
Editor rating
4.2 / 5
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Open source

What is Drupal?

Drupal is a cms tool from Drupal Association. Drupal is a powerful, flexible open-source CMS for complex websites.

Drupal uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to enterprise, developers and runs on Web, Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include extremely flexible, strong for complex/government sites, open source. Worth weighing: steep learning curve, developer-heavy.

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Pros

  • Extremely flexible
  • Strong for complex/government sites
  • Open source

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Developer-heavy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Drupal?

Drupal is a powerful, flexible open-source CMS for complex websites.

How much does Drupal cost?

Drupal is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Drupal have a free trial?

Drupal offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Drupal support?

Drupal is available on Web, Self Hosted.