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Drupal
Drupal is a free, open-source platform for building websites and digital experiences. Drupal CMS targets marketers, content creators, communications teams and site builders. You host it yourself and pay separately for hosting and implementation.
Checked on 2026-11-02. Always confirm on the official website.
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Free, flexible CMS for teams with developers or hosting; you run hosting and upkeep yourself.
From
No paid plan; Drupal is free and open source
Moving in or out
Medium
Take your site with you
Back up database, files and code with Drush or Backup and Migrate
Best for
Marketing and communications teams and site builders who want a free, open-source CMS with custom content models and their own hosting.
Not a fit if
Anyone who wants a single package with hosting and support included, since hosting and implementation are separate services.
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Facts
Platform at a glance
Price
From
No paid plan; Drupal is free and open source
Features
CMS
Content types, workflows, media management and custom content models
Online store
Drupal Commerce with payment gateways such as PayPal Checkout and Wipay
AI
Contributed modules generate code, meta tags and site configuration with AI
Moving in or out
Migration difficulty
Medium
Can you take your site with you
Back up database, files and code with Drush or Backup and Migrate
Checked on 2026-11-02. Always confirm on the official website.
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Migration
Moving to or from Drupal
You can back up your database, files and code with Drush or Backup and Migrate. 301 redirects work through .htaccess or the Redirect module. Drupal imports configuration with drush config:import.
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Migration
Drupal:
common questions
Is Drupal free?
Yes, Drupal CMS and Drupal core are free and open source. There is no paid plan. Hosting and implementation are separate services you arrange yourself.
Where is a Drupal site hosted?
Wherever you choose. Drupal is self-hosted: you download it and host it where you please. Official Drupal pages state no selectable regions and no GDPR DPA offering.
Can Drupal run an online store?
Yes, through Drupal Commerce. It supports online stores and payments via gateway integrations, including PayPal Checkout and Wipay. The Drupal software itself needs no paid plan.
Does Drupal have AI features?
Yes, through contributed modules such as AI Generation, Content AI and AI Content Type Generator. They use AI to generate code, meta tags and site configuration like content types and views.
How do I move a site away from Drupal?
Back up the database, files and code with Drush or Backup and Migrate, and restore them elsewhere. Set up 301 redirects through .htaccess or the Redirect module so old URLs keep pointing to your content.
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