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Comparison

Drupal vs Umbraco

On the evidence we track, Drupal leads this comparison with a composite score of 80/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Drupal full profile →Umbraco full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute80DrupalLeader76Umbraco
Vioscale score80 / 100low · 13%76 / 100low · 19%
Commits last 30d100-
Github stars4,280-
Options{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}
LongDrupal is an open-source CMS with state-of-the-art features that scale from simple to complex, emphasizing security and flexibility for digital innovation.Umbraco is a flexible, open-source .NET CMS designed for enterprises seeking full ownership over content, AI tools, design, integrations, and workflows. It offers secure, cloud-ready deployment with no vendor lock-in and rapid implementation.
Capabilities{"cms_type":"traditional","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Modules and Themes","structured_content":true}{"cms_type":"headless","open_source":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Marketplace","structured_content":true}
PrimaryPHP-
Support-{"web":true}
Modelcommercialcommercial
Disclosure policy-Yes
Gdpr-Yes
Iso27001-Yes

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for cms software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capability comparison for CMS Software
CapabilityDrupalUmbraco
Core
CMS typeTraditional / monolithicHeadless / 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 sizeModules and ThemesMarketplace
Scale
Multi-site / multi-tenant--
Workflow
Git-based / code-first workflow--
Pricing
Free / open tier✓-

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.