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Backdrop CMS Overview

What is Backdrop CMS?

The comprehensive CMS for small to medium sized businesses and non-profits. Mission Backdrop CMS enables people to build highly customized websites, affordably, through collaboration and open source software. Audience Backdrop CMS is for the small to medium sized business, non-profits, educational institutions, and companies or organizations who are delivering comprehensive websites on a budget. Backdrop values site builders over coders. It's most important that the product first be usable, and second, easy to extend. Developers should consider their users first, and choose to build intuitive user interfaces over flexibility. If options must be presented in the user interface they should be minimal, but APIs beneath the surface can expose more options to developers. Backdrop values contrib developers over core developers. Core developers should fight the urge to refactor, because small changes in core may result in large changes for contrib. Each major change will be weighed carefully against the principles of the project, and if a decision is not immediately clear, and issue should be escalated to the Project Management Committee.

Backdrop CMS Details
Languages Supported
English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
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Product Description

Backdrop CMS is a comprehensive CMS for small and medium sized businesses and non-profits.


Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Oakland, US
Twitter
@backdropcms
1,472 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

Backdrop CMS is an open-source content management system designed to help non-profits, small to medium-sized businesses, and developers build and manage robust websites. It is a fork of Drupal, aiming to provide a reliable and user-friendly platform that prioritizes affordability and ease of use while maintaining powerful features for content organization and website customization. Backdrop CMS is particularly suitable for those looking for a simpler alternative to Drupal, with a focus on usability for web developers and site architects.


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Chelsey W.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
1.5 out of 5
"Not beginner friendly"
Backdrop CMS needs ro provide a user intuitive interface. It would be great that even someone, like me who is not very experienced would be easily ...
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Seraj A.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"A Great Alternative to Drupal"
Robust Features and Intuitive Interface Cost Effective for low budget projects - Unlike many other content management systems, backdrop is open ...
SE
Sven E.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
2.0 out of 5
"Fails to manage our website consuming time"
It has made advancements difficult with poor features, like Layouts and Configuration Management. Its user base is smaller and the number of extens...

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Backdrop CMS Pros and Cons

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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

Robust Features and Intuitive Interface

Cost Effective for low budget projects - Unlike many other content management systems, backdrop is open source and free to all. Hosting options are afforable making it ideal for low budget projects.

Easy to use and easy to implement - Backdrop is one of the easiest CMS that I have ever used. It's easy navigation and hassle free implemention lets you create and streamline your project single-handedly.

Vibrant Community - The Backdrop community is supportive offering helping documentations, forums, and steps for migration from other CMS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

Limited Themes: Compared to other CMS, Backrop has limited templates therefore finding the right option for your project might be a challange.

Migration Hiccups: You might face some issues while migrating from other platform as some modules might not be support by the Backrop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

As our blog grew, we found the old platform limiting and expensive. Backdrop offered the perfect escape. Its modularity allowed us to import existing content effortlessly. Now, we have complete control over our blog and enjoy the freedom of open-source software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

Backdrop CMS needs ro provide a user intuitive interface. It would be great that even someone, like me who is not very experienced would be easily navigate and manage my website. The pre built themes and modules provide a limited range of customization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

It did not allowed me to create an personalized website. I find the community support cumbersome. There needs a helpful community to assist with any questions or issues. The regular updates and improvements are needed to ensure that my website remains up to date and secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

The learning curve is steep for newcomers when it comes to navigating and customizing the platform. Compared to systems there are plugins and theme options available due to its smaller community base. Documentation and support have room for improvement making troubleshooting more difficult at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SE
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Health, Wellness and Fitness
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

It has made advancements difficult with poor features, like Layouts and Configuration Management. Its user base is smaller and the number of extensions limited compared to platforms the available modules and plugins does not meet all the requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

Backdrop CMS provides a costly solution for website building and management its simplicity does come at the expense of functionality compared to Drupal. The available modules does not fulfill all your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

There is a learning curve for beginners. The system requirements are low this limits scalability for enterprises. Backdrop CMS is not an option for those with budgets but lacks the depth and customization options provided by its counterparts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

Backdrop CMS has made progress in years and continues to enhance with new update. Its core features, such, as Layouts and Configuration Management are highly commendable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

It lacks the library of modules and community support that its counterpart Drupal provide. There is a learning curve involved for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Backdrop CMS has successfully found a balance, between the complexity of Drupal and the simplicity of Wordpress. Leverage the capabilities and adaptability of Drupal. This prioritize our business objectives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DK
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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

As a free and open source content management system Backdrop CMS has a simple UI for creating webpages. it is simplified version of complex Drupal. One of the benefits of Backdrop CMS is its customization. It has a robust API that enables developers to build custom modules and expand the platform's capabilities. This means that users can add new features to their webpages without knowing how to code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

Backdrop CMS has a smaller user population than other CMS platforms, which means that there may be less third-party support and fewer tools accessible. Particularly for begineers it is not so user friendly. Usability may not be as straightforward as some users would like, making it unsuitable for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Firstly, it provides a cost-effective solution for building and managing a website, as it is open-source and free to use.

One of the most important issues addressed by Backdrop CMS is the difficulty of creating and maintaining a website. I struggled with technical aspects of website development, such as coding and design, before discovering Backdrop CMS. Backdrop CMS, on the other hand, simplifies the process by providing a user-friendly UI and a variety of customizable features that make it simple for me to create a website that fulfils my requirements. I can quickly add new features and modules to my website using Backdrop CMS without knowing how to write. This has enabled me to build a website that is genuinely one-of-a-kind and tailored to my particular requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

Backdrop arose from Drpal, but refined the features rather than introduce new abstractions. It makes sense for smaller organizations, especially smaller non-profit organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

It's installed base is still small and has a correspondingly smaller let of extensions than Drupal. It can be used with CiviCRM and available extensions are growing in number. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Backdrop CMS:

Makes sense for smaller non-profit organizations and for individuals seeking an open source CMS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it for my personal website and am recommending it for a small 3rd age learning group. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

Easier Updates and has backward compatibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

Backdrop CMS has a very Limited Audience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Good for small enterprises and has easy integration. It has low system requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AE
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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

easy interface, values contributors and developers, easy to build websites and use them immeditiatly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

Refractors, not easy for big companies to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

build website Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

If you're looking for a free solution, you'd be hard-pressed to beat Backdrop. There's a huge variety of open-source modules to choose from and you can definitely customize your site and add on most of the tools/resources you need, even when they're not available in core. It's a great way to get started and I appreciate their mission of creating something simpler and easier to learn than Drupal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

"You get what you pay more" might not be entirely true, but it is true that Backdrop has the limitations of free software. The core version is very simple and it can take some time and effort to find and implement all the modules you need for your site. It also has a bit more of a learning curve than something like Wordpress, for example, so it might not be as accessible to your whole organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Backdrop CMS:

Backdrop might be the best option available if your budget is very constrained and you're looking for a high-quality option - it's definitely not perfect, but it's extremely usable and the learning curve isn't too steep. I would recommend that anyone considering Backdrop look into the modules available to see if you can find what you need there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

When I used Backdrop, I was really struck by how much we were able to accomplish with this free, open source software. It did occasionally require some creative thinking to make things work the way we wanted, but overall it was very positive - Backdrop made it possible for a small education group like mine to build a website that worked for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Backdrop CMS?

So much needed functionality is available in a core installation without having to locate plugins or modules. The admin is clean and easy to use. User roles are very configurable, and for sites that have multiple roles of access, this CMS excels. The community has also shown themselves to be very responsive and polite in their responses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Backdrop CMS?

As an app that is still in its early development years, there are necessary modules and plugins, but certainly some key missing modules that can alter the decision to deploy this app as an answer to all situations program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Backdrop CMS:

It's the power of Drupal, even easier than Wordpress and gives you so much control over your site. If you need to build fairly complex sites but don't want the headache and complexities of Drupal or the slowness and limitations of Wordpress, check out Backdrop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Backdrop CMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

objective 1 - Provide platform that allows for complex relational queries across content types and provide an easy non-sql admin method to set those queries.

Objective 2 - provide a clean and simple admin for editors and data entry folks of different levels. A granular permissions system is required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.