# DatoCMS vs Drupal

| Attribute | DatoCMS | Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 61.7 (71% (medium)) | 58.8 (44% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 95 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 158 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 4,291 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A headless content management system that lets teams create, manage, and distribute content to multiple digital channels from a centralized hub using APIs, with support for multiple languages, roles, and real-time updates. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://www.datocms.com/blog/we-made-big-changes-to-our-pricing-model","question":"What is DatoCMS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DatoCMS offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Developer, Professional, Agency and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.datocms.com/blog/we-made-big-changes-to-our-pricing-model","question":"Is DatoCMS free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DatoCMS supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.datocms.com/blog/we-made-big-changes-to-our-pricing-model","question":"What platforms does DatoCMS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for DatoCMS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.datocms.com/blog/we-made-big-changes-to-our-pricing-model","question":"Can DatoCMS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for DatoCMS, including Vercel, Jekyll, Hugo, Middleman, Imgix, Shopify, Next.js and Gatsby, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.datocms.com/blog/we-made-big-changes-to-our-pricing-model","question":"What does DatoCMS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for DatoCMS. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as DatoCMS not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.datocms.com/security","question":"What security certifications does DatoCMS have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Drupal is a community-driven, open-source platform for creating and managing digital content at enterprise scale. It offers an API-first, composable architecture suitable for both traditional websites and complex digital experiences, with no-code/low-code options for non-technical users and advanced customization capabilities for developers. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://www.drupal.org","question":"What is Drupal?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Drupal is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.drupal.org","question":"Is Drupal free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Drupal supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.drupal.org","question":"What platforms does Drupal support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Drupal can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.drupal.org","question":"Can Drupal be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Drupal. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Drupal not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.drupal.org/security","question":"What security certifications does Drupal have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based content management platform that separates content from presentation, enabling teams to manage structured content with visual editing, API-driven content delivery, and direct deployment to modern hosting platforms. | An open-source platform enabling organizations to build and manage digital experiences through a composable, API-first architecture that supports decoupled front-end delivery, structured content management, editorial workflows, and integrated AI tools. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"multisite":true,"open_source":false,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","plugin_ecosystem":"Integrations with popular static site generators including Jekyll, Hugo, Middlem","structured_content":true,"graphql_api_native_delivery":true,"real_time_visual_preview_editor":true,"multi_language_localization_i18n":true,"nextjs_gatsby_native_framework_support":true,"visual_content_modeling_schema_builder":true,"granular_role_based_access_control_rbac":true,"shopify_bigcommerce_ecommerce_integration":true}` | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"git_workflow":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Community-supported modules, themes, and recipes","structured_content":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Vercel"},{"name":"Jekyll"},{"name":"Hugo"},{"name":"Middleman"},{"name":"Imgix"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"ecommerce"},{"name":"Next.js","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Gatsby","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"React Router","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Hexo","native":true,"category":"static site generator"},{"name":"Pelican","native":true,"category":"static site generator"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | PHP |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Developer","summary":"Free tier with all features included","description":"Fully-featured free tier for developers building small websites and simple web applications","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"All-inclusive subscription plan","description":"All-inclusive plan with consistent support and reduced overage charges","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Agency","summary":"Custom pricing for agencies (requires sales contact)","description":"Custom plan for agencies managing multiple projects with discounts up to 80% per project","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Enterprise plan with SLA and priority support","description":"Includes guaranteed support response times, premium onboarding, and uptime SLA","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free Developer tier plus paid Professional, Agency, and Enterprise plans","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.datocms.com/blog/we-made-big-changes-to-our-pricing-model","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T15:39:39.213Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Open source and free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.drupal.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:29:30.320Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 3.9 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.drupal.org/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":83,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=packagist&package_name=drupal%2Fdrupal&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` |

## Capabilities (CMS Software)

| Capability | DatoCMS | Drupal |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| CMS type | Headless / API-first | Headless / API-first |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | - | ✓ |
| Managed / cloud hosting offered | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Headless API (REST/GraphQL) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Structured content modelling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Localisation / i18n | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content workflow / approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Visual / no-code page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / app ecosystem size | Integrations with popular static site generators including Jekyll, Hugo, Middlem | Community-supported modules, themes, and recipes |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Multi-site / multi-tenant | ✓ | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Git-based / code-first workflow | - | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:12:36.051Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*