Open-source CMS offering more structure than WordPress whilst remaining accessible. Strong community support and extensive extension library for various use cases.
| Pricing from | Free (self-hosted) |
| Best for | Community portals, membership sites, small to medium businesses |
| Website | www.joomla.org |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Strong built-in user management and permissions system
- Good balance between flexibility and ease of use
- Smaller plugin and theme ecosystem compared to WordPress
- Community is smaller, resulting in fewer third-party integrations
Appears in
Top 10 CMS Platforms
1
WordPress95.02
Shopify92.73
Drupal90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Content Management Systems
1WordPress95.02Shopify92.73Drupal90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Joomla
| WordPress The world's most popular website builder | #1 in Top 10 CMS Platforms | 95.0 |
| Shopify The all-in-one commerce platform | #2 in Top 10 CMS Platforms | 92.7 |
| Drupal The most powerful open-source CMS | #3 in Top 10 CMS Platforms | 90.3 |
 MagentoFlexible, scalable enterprise eCommerce | #4 in Top 10 CMS Platforms | 88.0 |
 WixCreate your website without limits | #6 in Top 10 CMS Platforms | 83.3 |
 SquarespaceEverything you need to sell anything | #7 in Top 10 CMS Platforms | 81.0 |
Questions about Joomla
How much does Joomla cost?
Lister lists Joomla's pricing as: Free (self-hosted).
Is Joomla free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (self-hosted).
Who is Joomla best for?
Joomla is best for community portals, membership sites, small to medium businesses.
Where does Joomla rank?
Joomla is ranked #5 in Top 10 CMS Platforms (Lister Score 85.7) and #5 in Top 10 Content Management Systems (Lister Score 85.7).
What are the best alternatives to Joomla?
The closest alternatives on Lister are WordPress (#1 in Top 10 CMS Platforms), Shopify (#2 in Top 10 CMS Platforms) and Drupal (#3 in Top 10 CMS Platforms).
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