[ Enterprise CMS · Buyer guide 2026 ]
// 10 / 20Choose the CMS your institution can govern.
Choose Drupal or WordPress using governance, security, accessibility and five-year cost.
[ Outcomes ]// 01
Make the buying decision clearer.
01Requirements-led platform decision
02Defensible governance and security model
03Five-year lifecycle ownership plan
[ Delivery model ]// 02
Choose for internal capacity—not fashion.
| Model | Use when | Watch-out |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress single site | Editorial experience and speed dominate; complexity is bounded | Plugin governance and custom workflow limits |
| WordPress Multisite | Related sites need shared administration | Network-level permissions and plugin coupling |
| Drupal platform | Structured content, permissions, languages and integrations are complex | Specialist delivery and disciplined configuration |
| Headless / hybrid | Content must serve many channels or front ends | More architecture, hosting and preview complexity |
[ Go deeper ]// 03
The full buyer's playbook.
The working reference for the procurement itself—everything you need once this guide has framed the decision.
Open the playbook ↗018 RFP questions that reveal real capability
025 failure risks with early warnings and controls
036 outcome metrics with baseline worksheets
04A 90-day plan from evidence to operating rhythm
056 plain-language definitions for the jargon
[ Choose your next step ]// 04
Turn the guide into a decision.
[ Ready to turn this guide into a buildable scope? ]