Joomla vs Microweber
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Joomla
Versatile CMS balancing power and ease of use
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Microweber
Drag-and-drop CMS with built-in online store
| Feature | Joomla | Microweber |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,122 | ★ 3,430 |
| First released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Wix, Squarespace | WordPress, Wix |
Why pick each one
Choose Microweber if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Joomla or Microweber better?
Neither is universally better. Joomla has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Joomla and Microweber free and open-source?
Yes. Joomla is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Microweber under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Joomla and Microweber with Docker?
Joomla: yes. Microweber: yes.