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ExpressionEngine vs Joomla: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 11th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 5,119 reviews from Content Management users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
NA
Website Management
NA
Customizable Branding
NA
Access Controls/Permissions
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Content Publishing Options
NA
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
NA
Website Management
4.3
Customizable Branding
3.7
Access Controls/Permissions
4.2
Content Publishing Options
4.5
User satisfaction
4.0
User reviews12
Ease of use
3.3
Functionality
3.8
Value for money
3.9
Customer support
3.9
4.1
User reviews620
Ease of use
3.7
Functionality
4.1
Value for money
4.3
Customer support
3.8
Price starts from
One-time payment
Free version
Free trial
/user
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Free version
Free trial
Best for

ExpressionEngine is a CMS tool for organizations to build websites.

Joomla! is a content management system that helps content creators to build websites and online applications.

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pros & cons
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4.0

Tim: Hi, my name is Tim, I'm a marketing technologies consultant, my rating for Joomla is four. Click below for more videos. I use Joomla as a content management system for a large enterprise website. I like Joomla's ability to create components and customize the site easily. I dislike the upgrade pass, it can be complicated to update Joomla when necessary.

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Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Logo Img
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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

ExpressionEngine

7/37
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Approval Process Control
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Audio File Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Campaign Management
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Library
  • Content Publishing Options
  • Customizable Branding
  • Document Classification
  • Document Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Metadata Management
  • Multi-Language
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Single Sign On
  • Tagging
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Video Support
  • Website Management
  • Workflow Management
  • WYSIWYG Editor
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Customizable Templates
  • Electronic Forms
  • Full Text Search
  • Image Editing
  • SEO Management
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Joomla

Top Features
22/37
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ExpressionEngine
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Joomla
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
ExpressionEngine
  • By ExpressionEngine
  • Located in United States
Joomla
  • By Open Source Matters
  • Located in United States
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