Joomla review
A flexible open-source CMS with strong multilingual and user-access features.
Top 11 rank
#9 of 11
Score
7.5/9.4
Pricing
$ ($10 to $50/mo)
HQ
New York, USA (Open Source Matters, Inc.)
Verdict
Joomla finds its niche by offering more granular access controls and native multilingual support, making it a strong open-source option for community sites or businesses operating in multiple regions.
What customers praise
The ability to use multiple themes for different pages on the same site and its advanced user access control levels (ACL) provide a degree of flexibility not native to WordPress.
What customers criticise
Joomla has a much smaller community and extension library (around 6,000) than WordPress, making it harder to find themes, plugins, and developer support.
Best for
Tech-savvy small businesses that require more advanced user management and multilingual capabilities than WordPress offers out of the box.
At a glance
- Integrations: VirtueMart, Akeeba Backup, JCE Editor, Community Builder, Zapier
- Regions served: Global
- Typical onboarding: 5 days
- Free tier: yes
Red flags
Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-17. See the full red-flag report.
Alternatives
See alternatives to Joomla, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Joomla vs Drupal.
Source: Top 11 The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business, verified June 17, 2026 — no paid placement.