Drupal Disadvantages - Things to Consider Before Choosing This CMF

Drupal is a great content management framework (CMF) and it is used by some of the greatest players on the world wide web. It offers a host of advantages over other CMFs and is widely considered as one of the most versatile, flexible and feature-rich systems. But it’s not perfect. No CMF is. And Drupal is no exception. The system has a few drawbacks and disadvantages which, while they can be overcome, don’t make it the best choice for just about any website. Before definitely deciding for Drupal, you are therefore highly recommended to consider its disadvantages as well. Some of the most commonly cited ones include:

Difficulty of installation, updating and modification. Unfortunately, Drupal isn’t exactly user-friendly or intuitive. As a result, it cannot be installed, updated and modified by just about anyone. On the contrary, the system requires an experienced developer with in-depth knowledge and expertise in Drupal.
Complicated interface. In addition to being difficult to install, update and modify, Drupal is also quite difficult to manage. It has a very complicated interface which, even though it can be customised to suit individual needs, can make it overwhelming for developers who haven’t been using Drupal before. Again, it is best to have an expert to take care of website administration and maintenance.
Difficulty finding a Drupal expert. So you don’t want to take any chances and decided to hire a Drupal expert to do all the work. That’s a wise decision if you don’t have an expert for the system in your team but unfortunately, it is very difficult to find one at a reasonable cost. The thing that is most frustrating, however, is the fact that it is almost impossible to tell who is really an expert or who just wants to sell their services.
Compatibility issues. While the huge choice of themes, modules and features is one of Drupal’s greatest advantages, some of these features can result in compatibility issues, requiring an expert to ensure that all systems and programmes are “in sync”.
Large consumption of resources. Drupal takes up lots of resources, in the first place processing power and memory. As a result, running on Drupal automatically means higher hosting fee. Combined with the costs of hiring a Drupal expert, the CMF can thus turn out very expensive.