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TYPO3 vs Umbraco

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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TY TYPO3 Enterprise CMS popular for large corporate websites VS UM Umbraco Friendly open-source .NET content management system
FeatureTYPO3Umbraco
CategoryContent Management SystemsContent Management Systems
LicenseGPL-2.0MIT
LanguagePHPC#
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,200★ 5,224
First released19982005
ReplacesAdobe Experience Manager, SitecoreSitecore, Kentico

Why pick each one

Choose TYPO3 if…

  • Built for large enterprise deployments
  • Reliable LTS release cycle
TYPO3 details

Choose Umbraco if…

  • Great choice on the .NET stack
  • Polished editor experience
Umbraco details

Frequently asked questions

Is TYPO3 or Umbraco better?

Umbraco is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider TYPO3 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are TYPO3 and Umbraco free and open-source?

Yes. TYPO3 is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Umbraco under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run TYPO3 and Umbraco with Docker?

TYPO3: yes. Umbraco: yes.

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