SharePoint vs. Drupal
Nowadays businesses move to dynamic websites because they are visually engaging and not too time-consuming from a maintenance point of view. In this growth, a content management system plays an important role. It provide...
Nowadays businesses move to dynamic websites because they are visually engaging and not too time-consuming from a maintenance point of view. In this growth, a content management system plays an important role. It provides an online interface that’s easy and quick to manage content on the site. It helps streamline business processes and make productivity higher. Drupal and SharePoint are currently the two most sought after technologies to create efficient content management systems.
Microsoft SharePoint is extensive software for document management and project management, and Drupal is a dedicated content management system.
|
Factors |
Drupal |
SharePoint |
| Type | CMS Framework | Content Management System |
| Purpose | Scalable Websites | Intranet Document Management |
| Latest Version | Drupal 8.8 | SharePoint Server 2019
SharePoint Enterprise 2019 |
| Operating System | Independent Platform | Windows |
| License | GNU General Public License | Proprietary, Open API |
Drupal Pros and Cons:
|
Pros |
Cons |
| · Easy to implement and customize
· Flexibility, SEO-friendly, Advance catalog management · Dedicated community |
· Steep learning curve
· Slower speed then SharePoint · No backward compatibility to the previous version |
SharePoint Pros and Cons:
|
Pros |
Cons |
| · Easy to use, intuitive interface
· Cross-team collaboration, extensive functionality, office 365 integration · Highly secure |
· Complex initial setup
· Expensive then Drupal · Not mobile & SEO friendly |
Popular Brands who use Drupal:
- Oxford University
- Tesla Motors
- SpaceX
- The Beatles
Popular Brands who use SharePoint:
- Australian Immigration
- Kuwait Airways
- Mecklenburg County Government
- Central Michigan University
Which one is better?
This depends on the specific requirements of your business. SharePoint custom development is ideal as it requires limited customization for faster to market CMS system. On the other hand, if you have a large project with the development of custom modules and robust performance needs, then Drupal is a better option.