Compare Pimcore vs. Sulu CMS

Pimcore is a CMS whose development started in 2009. Originally the Content Management System was built on the Zend PHP Framework, but the system will switch to the Symfony full stack framework.

Sulu is a new take on content management. It has been started from scratch using an existing content repository.

• Solid feature set beyond regular CMS features
• Commercial backing
• Quality codebase

• Clean architecture based on Full Symfony Full Stack Framework
• Uses ready made components such as CMF, PHPCR
• Clean user interface

• New product version can be risky
• Limited adoption
• Can be too "heavy" for simple sites

• Limited adoption
• A new product, there are use cases not covered yet
• Initial setup and flexibility requires expert developers