Drupal
A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/drupal/drupal or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Elementor.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $90/mo ($1,080/yr) in subscriptions
Drupal FAQ
Common questions
Is Drupal free and open source?+
Drupal is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences
What paid software does Drupal replace?+
Drupal serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Elementor, Jimdo, Pagecloud, Weebly, Ycode, saving up to $90/month ($1,080/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Drupal?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/drupal/drupal or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Drupal?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Elementor.