What’s the Difference Between a CMS and a Website Builder?

A website builder is an all-in-one platform designed for simplicity. You choose a template, drag and drop content, and you're live. A CMS (Content Management System) like Joomla offers far more flexibility, scalability, and control — but it requires a bit more expertise to set up.

Pros of a Website Builder

  • Quick setup with minimal technical knowledge
  • Includes hosting, support, and templates
  • Ideal for personal sites, portfolios, or simple small business pages

Pros of a CMS

  • Greater design and functional freedom
  • Scalable for blogs, webshops, multilingual sites, and more
  • Better for SEO, accessibility, and performance optimization
  • You own your content and hosting

Which One Should You Choose?

If you need a quick landing page, don’t plan to scale, and want everything included — a website builder may be enough. But if you value control, want custom features, or need a robust and future-proof solution — a CMS is the better choice.

Our Advice

At Joomlapartner, we specialize in building fast, flexible websites with CMS technology — giving you full control over design, content, and performance.

Let’s talk about your goals — and we’ll help you make the right choice.