# Drupal: Free Open Source Alternative to Elementor, Jimdo, Pagecloud

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/drupal
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Drupal (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Elementor, Jimdo, Pagecloud, Weebly. A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Drupal
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://new.drupal.org/home
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/drupal/drupal
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.3k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/drupal/drupal or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Elementor.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Drupal saves up to $90/mo ($1,080/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Elementor](https://caniforkit.com/elementor) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Elementor vs Drupal](https://caniforkit.com/vs/elementor-vs-drupal) |
| [Jimdo](https://caniforkit.com/jimdo) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Jimdo vs Drupal](https://caniforkit.com/vs/jimdo-vs-drupal) |
| [Pagecloud](https://caniforkit.com/pagecloud) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Pagecloud vs Drupal](https://caniforkit.com/vs/pagecloud-vs-drupal) |
| [Weebly](https://caniforkit.com/weebly) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Weebly vs Drupal](https://caniforkit.com/vs/weebly-vs-drupal) |
| [Ycode](https://caniforkit.com/ycode) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Ycode vs Drupal](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ycode-vs-drupal) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Drupal?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Elementor.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)