Choosing the right content management system (CMS) for your website often comes down to one question: TYPO3 or WordPress? Both have strengths – but they don’t fit every project by default. In this article, I’ll show you which system suits which use case.

🌀 WordPress – fast, flexible and perfect for small to medium websites

WordPress is the most widely used CMS in the world – for good reason. Installation is simple, the interface is intuitive, and you can extend it with themes and plugins.

• ✔️ Ideal for small business sites, blogs or landing pages
• ✔️ Low entry barrier, even without coding skills
• ✔️ Huge ecosystem of free and paid extensions
• ✔️ Fast implementation with appealing design
• ✔️ Cost-efficient – for hosting and development

If you want to launch quickly or plan a manageable website, WordPress is often the right choice – especially for freelancers, self-employed people or startups on a tight budget.

🏗️ TYPO3 – stable, scalable and built for larger projects

TYPO3 is a true enterprise CMS. It includes many professional features in core – from multilingual management to granular permissions and content versioning.

• ✔️ Great for medium to large websites with multiple editors
• ✔️ Very flexible via custom extensions and integrations
• ✔️ Strong for complex needs like intranets, portals or public sector sites
• ✔️ High security and long-term maintainability
• ❌ Higher development and maintenance effort

TYPO3 makes sense if you think long-term, plan a bigger website, or have requirements that would overwhelm WordPress. It’s ideal for companies with in-house IT know-how or a dedicated agency partner.

🔍 Which CMS fits you?

Use case	Recommended CMS
Small website with a few pages	WordPress
Portfolio or blog	WordPress
Multilingual website with editorial workflows	TYPO3
Complex portal or intranet	TYPO3
Landing page or temporary website	WordPress
Scalable corporate portal	TYPO3

📌 Conclusion: the right CMS for your project

Both systems are strong – when used in the right context. For smaller sites, fast results and easy maintenance, WordPress is often the better choice. For complex requirements, scalability and long-term projects, TYPO3 is worth it.

If you’re unsure which system fits your project, I’m happy to advise. I build custom web solutions – with the CMS that matches your needs.