Why choose Flotiq over WordPress or Drupal?

Security: why Flotiq is safer?

Flotiq: Fully managed and secure by design. No plugin risks mean you’re not vulnerable to common hacks. Regular updates are handled for you. Flotiq also offers enterprise-grade security with SLA-backed support, ensuring reliability for large-scale implementations.

WordPress: High risk of security breaches due to outdated plugins and weak setups. Requires constant monitoring.
WordPress is a prime target for cyberattacks due to its widespread use and reliance on third-party plugins. According to the 2024 Patchstack report, 5 948 new vulnerabilities were identified in WordPress, marking a 24% increase from 2023.

👉 Read more about WordPress security risks in our recent post:
'Migrating a WordPress website to a headless CMS: a step-by-step guide.'

Drupal: Known for strong security, but requires manual maintenance and updates.

Performance: Flotiq makes it faster

Flotiq: API-first design means super-fast websites and apps, perfect for modern frameworks like Next.js and Astro.

'If you're building blazing-fast, SEO-optimized, and scalable web projects, you need the right tools working together in harmony. Astro, the modern frontend framework focused on performance, and Flotiq, a robust headless content management system, are a perfect match for developers who care about speed, structure, and simplicity.

Together, they offer a seamless workflow to build statically rendered or server-rendered websites with clean architecture, fully typed content, and effortless scalability. Whether you’re building a blog, product site, or dynamic landing page - Flotiq & Astro will help you get there faster, smarter, and with less friction.'
👉 Check the article about the power of Flotiq & Astro.

WordPress: Can be fast, but performance drops when overloaded with plugins. Needs extra optimization.
Drupal: Scalable, but requires technical expertise to maintain speed.

Scalability: Growing your project with ease

Flotiq: Automatically scales in the cloud, but also offers on-premise and private cloud deployment options, giving enterprises full control over infrastructure, data residency, and compliance requirements - perfect for rapidly growing projects!
Enterprise-ready with scalable infrastructure and SLAs - Flotiq provides a 99.9% uptime guarantee starting from the lowest-paid tier and 99.99% in higher paid tiers. Decoupling frontend from backend makes it also simpler to scale.

WordPress: Scaling can become complex, relying on caching and high-performance hosting.
Drupal: Scales well for large projects but demands advanced DevOps skills.

Ease of use: simple and clean with Flotiq

Flotiq: User-friendly interface designed for content editing without clutter.

We have excellent support via Discord: Our responsive and helpful support team is highly appreciated by users, providing quick and effective assistance whenever you need it.

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WordPress: Non-technical users find it easy initially, but plugin overload can complicate management.
Drupal: Powerful, but complex and challenging for beginners.

Developer Experience: modern and flexible

Flotiq: API-first approach, flexible tech stack, and auto-generated SDKs make it a developer’s favorite. Enterprise-level support and scalable architecture streamline complex projects.

'At the end of 2023 bank Credit Agricole effectively integrated the Flotiq Content Management System within  its intranet. The platform offers a standardized method for accessing content and serves as the foundation for an all-encompassing intranet search engine that gathers information from various sources. Since the implementation, we have seen a significant improvement in performance metrics. Thanks to Flotiq’s scalability, we can enjoy our service accessed by a few thousands of employees without the risk of the system crashing.' - Magdalena Tarnas-Kaczmarek, Director of Internal Communications, Credit Agricole Bank Polska S.A.

👉 Explore the case study of an intranet project for Credit Agricole.

WordPress: Legacy PHP architecture can feel outdated. Plugin-heavy development.
Drupal: Great for experienced developers but requires specialized knowledge.

Content Modeling: flexibility without complexity

Flotiq: Easily create custom content types without coding. Instant API generation. (Read more)

WordPress: Custom content needs plugins, leading to inconsistent structures.
Drupal: Powerful content modeling, but requires an in-depth setup.

Integration: connecting your digital ecosystem

Flotiq: Ready for omnichannel content delivery through API access, Zapier, Power Automate, and webhooks. Built for enterprise scenarios requiring seamless integration with business applications.

WordPress: Plenty of plugins for integrations, but managing them can be complex.
Drupal: Supports enterprise integrations but often needs custom coding.

Who should choose Flotiq?

• Freelancers: Efficient project delivery with less maintenance and top performance.
• Small / medium Businesses: Peace of mind with secure, easy-to-update content management.
• Enterprises: Scalable, headless setup with integration capabilities, SLAs, and enterprise-grade support.

Flotiq is the top choice if you’re looking for a modern, secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade CMS platform. It’s easy to integrate, manage, and maintain, while WordPress is ideal for quick setups and Drupal for complex, highly customized sites. Choose Flotiq if you value security, speed, and future-ready architecture, especially for large-scale, mission-critical projects.

Flotiq = Modern. Secure. Scalable.

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