Compare Sulu CMS vs. TYPO3

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

Typo3 is an established enterprise grade CMS built on PHP. In the past years they have struggled in their renewal project, but have since moved forward with Symfony components.

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

• A long heritage with solid basic concepts
• Large number of developers around the world
• Powerful admin UI for experienced users

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

• TYPO3 is in a technical transition phase
• Admin interface can be intimidating to newbies
• Decoupling (REST API), etc. strategy unclear